Connotation and Denotation
Identify the Literary Device
Identify the Literary Device
Elements of Fiction
The Space Rock
100
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Connotation refers to the wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them, whereas denotation is the precise, literal definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.
100
Her hair was a flowing golden river streaming down her shoulders.
metaphor
100
You have a full time job, you're volunteering ten hours a week, and you coach soccer? You shouldn't bite off more than you can chew!
Idiom
100
What is theme?
the moral of the story; the most important message or lesson
100
Based on the poem on page 24, what can you infer happens in Rock Creek after the story ends?
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200
Which of the following words has the MOST positive connotation? plain, dull, ugly, simple
simple
200
Erin cooked cupcakes in the kitchen.
alliteration
200
Her heels clacked on the hardwood floor.
onomatopoeia
200
A character that does not undergo a significant change in the story is. . .
a static character
200
How does the family's financial situation affect the plot of the story?
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300
Which of the following words has the MOST positive connotation? aggressive, assertive, pushy, forceful
assertive
300
He pleaded for her forgiveness but Janet’s heart was cold iron.
metaphor
300
Jack was thirsty enough to drink a river dry.
hyperbole
300
What is a dynamic character?
a character who undergoes a significant INTERNAL change over the course of a story; This may be a change in understanding, values, etc.
300
What is the theme of the story and why do you think that?
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400
Which of the following words has the MOST negative connotation? bright, clever, bookworm, intelligent
bookworm
400
The hail pattered on the tin gutter.
onomatopoeia
400
The tornado tossed the trailer eighty feet.
alliteration
400
Jessica was smart, creative, and loved to be around animals. What type of characterization is this an example of?
direct characterization
400
What is the climax of the story? How do you know?
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500
Identify the word, in each pair of words below, with the more positive connotation. • refreshing – chilly • plain – natural • clever – sly
refreshing natural clever
500
She hung her head like a dying flower.
simile
500
The traffic noises argued long into the night and finally Cal went to sleep.
personification
500
Julie held up six different outfits in front of the mirror and pondered which would go best with her navy blue shoes, pastel eye shadow and the diamond earrings. After ninety minutes of mixing and matching, and cell-phoning her sister three times for advice, Julie finally made up her mind. This is an example of what type of characterization?
indirect characterization
500
What is the primary conflict in the story? Explain if it is an internal conflict or an external conflict.
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