Connotation
Which word has a more positive connotation: slim or scrawny?
Slim
What stylistic device is used in this sentence: “He is a lion in battle”?
Metaphor
Which word is more informal: purchase or buy?
Buy
What does the idiom “over the moon” mean?
Extremely happy.
What is connotation?
The feelings or associations connected with a word beyond its basic meaning.
Identify the stylistic device: “I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!”
Hyperbole
Which word is more appropriate in formal academic writing: kid or child?
Child
What does “passed away” mean, and what stylistic device is it?
It means “died” and is an example of euphemism.
Which word usually has a more negative connotation: confident or arrogant?
Arrogant
What stylistic device is used in this sentence: “The wind whispered through the trees”?
Personification
Replace the informal expression with a formal one: “I need to find out the answer.”
I need to determine the answer
What does “He has a heart of stone” mean?
He is emotionally cold or unkind. It is a metaphor.
Explain the difference between cheap and economical.
Cheap can suggest low quality, while “economical” often suggests saving money wisely.
Identify the stylistic device: “The classroom was a zoo”.
Metaphor
Which expression is more polite in an academic discussion?
A) You're wrong.
B) I see your point, but I have a different perspective.
B) I see your point, but I have a different perspective.
Identify the stylistic device: “What a wonderful mess you've made!”
Irony, if the speaker intends to criticize rather than praise.
Explain the difference in connotation between childlike and childish.
" Childlike” often has a positive meaning, such as innocence, while “childish” often has a negative meaning, such as immaturity.
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A metaphor describes one thing as another, while a simile compares two things using “like” or “as.”
Rewrite this informal sentence in a more formal style: “The results show that the idea is great.”
The results indicate that the idea is highly effective.
Explain the hidden meaning of this sentence: “She finally kicked the bucket.”
It means “she died.” The expression is an informal idiom.