Multiple meaning words
Connotations and tone
Implied and extended metaphors
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100

What are at least two meanings of spring


  1. Season: The time of year between winter and summer.

  2. Coiled Metal: A spiral metal piece that bounces back when pushed.

  3. Action: To jump or leap forward suddenly
100

Is the underlined word's connotation positive, negative, or neutral? "The group of tourists wandered through the ancient ruins."

Neutral 

100

"The classroom turned into a wild landscape during the game; students roared their responses, and the teacher struggled to tame the chaos." 

What is the implied metaphor?

(Implied: The classroom is a jungle/zoo).

100

What room are we in?

A207

100

What is Ms. Mitchell's favorite color?

Cerulean

200

What are at least two meanings of  ring


  1. Jewelry: A circular band worn on a finger.

  2. Sound: The clear, resonant noise of a bell or phone.

  3. Arena: A circular or square space enclosed for a sport like boxing or wrestling
200

Which word has a more positive connotation: Thrifty or Miserly?

Thrifty

200

"Elena's brain purred smoothly as she cruised through the final category, firing on all cylinders to secure the win."

What is the implied metaphor?

(Implied: Elena's brain is a car engine).

200

What's Dillin's nickname 

dilly bean

200

Who is Ms. Mitchell's boyfriends with very bad knees?

Stephen

300

What are at least 3 meanings of the word light

  1. Natural illumination or a lamp
  2. Not heavy in weight
  3. Pale in color
300

What is a positive alternative/synonym for the word demanding?

What is assertive (or ambitious / firmly confident)

300

"His memory refused to surrender the information, keeping the correct answer locked deep behind impenetrable walls."

What is the implied metaphor?


(Implied: His memory is a fortress or castle).

300

Is Ms. Mitchell married?

No Stephen has bad knees

300

Who is blueberry/latte/the goat/js overall the best at everything

CHARLOTTE

400

What are at least 3 meanings of date


  • Meaning 1 (Calendar): A specific numbered day, month, and year.

  • Meaning 2 (Fruit): A sweet, edible brown fruit from a palm tree.

  • Meaning 3 (Social outing): A romantic or friendly appointment to meet someone
400

How do word connotations directly affect the tone of a passage?

shaping the emotional feel or attitude

400

What is an extended metaphor?

Builds a comparison over several lines, a section, or an entire poem or story

400

What is Mr. Minissale's real name?

Micheal

400

What sport did Ms. Mitchell do in college?

Field hockey
500

What are at least 4 meanings of the word club


  • A group of people who meet for a shared activity (She joined the school chess club).

  • Noun (Building/Place): A facility where members gather to dance or socialize (They went to the local youth club).

  • Noun (Sports Tool): A heavy stick used to hit a ball in golf (He picked up his 7-iron golf club).

  • Noun (Weapon): A short, heavy stick used as a blunt weapon (The guard carried a heavy wooden club).

  • Verb (To hit): To beat or strike someone or something with a heavy object (The character used the branch to club the obstacle).
500

What is the difference between tone and mood?

tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is the feeling the reader experiences

500

Ted is a beacon sending out distress signals. Molly is the rocket ship that receives and responds to those distress signals.

Which parts make it an extended metaphor

Ted is a beacon

Molly is the rocket ship

500

What is the difference between tone and mood?

tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is the feeling the reader experiences

500

What are at least 4 meanings of the word club

  • A group of people who meet for a shared activity (She joined the school chess club).

  • Noun (Building/Place): A facility where members gather to dance or socialize (They went to the local youth club).

  • Noun (Sports Tool): A heavy stick used to hit a ball in golf (He picked up his 7-iron golf club).

  • Noun (Weapon): A short, heavy stick used as a blunt weapon (The guard carried a heavy wooden club).

  • Verb (To hit): To beat or strike someone or something with a heavy object (The character used the branch to club the obstacle).
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