Connotation/ Denotation
angry vs. furious
Which word has more of a NEGATIVE connotation?
What is furious?
the literal definition of a word that you can look up in the dictionary
What is denotation?
a comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
What does rash mean, as it is used in the sentence?
a. itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration
What is D. with little thought or consideration?
This singer, with the birth name Farrokh Bulsara, is a killer queen whose songs will rock you. Born in 1946 in Zanzibar, this artist's songs still rock audiences today.
Who is Freddie Mercury?
disagreed vs. argued
Which word has more of a POSITIVE connotation?
What is disagreed?
the associated meaning of the word that is impacted by EMOTIONS and opinions
What is connotation?
a comparison of two unlike things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor?
The tone of the author when she writes, "Obviously, no one cared to clean up the mess."
A. indifferent B. annoyed
C. amused D. appreciative
What is B. annoyed?
Starring Winona Ryder and Millie Bobby Brown, this TV series was inspired by the Montauk Project, a conspiracy theory that alleges the government experimented on kids in the 1980s.
What is Stranger Things?
thrifty vs. cheap
Which word has more of a POSITIVE connotation?
What is thrifty?
the author's ATTITUDE or feeling toward a subject, conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and imagery
What is the tone?
giving human traits to something not human
What is a personification?
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, then it will be an incentive for them to work harder.
What does incentive mean, as it is used in the sentence?
a. a reason to do something
b. a small amount of money
c. a tax
d. a good job
What is A. a reason to do something?
This actor voiced the original Darth Vader as well as Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King.
Who is James Earl Jones?
youthful vs. childish
Which word has more of a NEGATIVE connotation?
What is childish?
the author's specific choice and use of WORDS and phrases in speech or writing
What is diction?
repetition of beginning consonant sounds (such as Big Ben borrowed Bill's bike)
What is alliteration?
In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.
What does daunting mean, as it is used in the sentence?
a. tickling
b. amusing
c. frightening or intimidating
d. losing or replacing
What is C. frightening or intimidating?
The highest-grossing movie of all time
What is Avatar?
colorful vs. gaudy
Which word has more of a NEGATIVE connotation?
What is gaudy?
Hints found within a sentence, or nearby sentences, to help readers determine the meanings of unknown VOCABULARY
What are context clues?
a reference to another literary text, famous person, or historical event
What is allusion?
Identify the tone of the following text: "Dark clouds loomed overhead, threatening to unleash a torrent of rain."
A. cheerful B. peaceful
C. content D. foreboding
What is D. foreboding?
Who is Ed Sheeran?