When talking about somebody who is short, does the word "shrimp" have a negative or positive connotation?
negative
100
You are so lazy you haven't gotten off the couch in 3 hours. In this sentence, does the word "lazy" have a positive connotation or a negative connotation?
negative
100
This type of figurative language compares 2 things using the word "like" or "as"
simile
100
This type of figurative language compares 2 things without using the word "like" or "as"
metaphor
100
Sweet is to bitter as smooth is to _________
dry
rich
rough
rough
200
Bicycle: a two or three wheel object that has a seat and is propelled by a person pedaling.
Is this an example of a connotation or denotation?
Denotation
200
I love the lazy days of summer. In this sentence, does the word "lazy" have a positive connotation or a negative connotation?
positive
200
This type of figurative language gives human qualities to nonhuman objects.
personification
200
This type of figurative language is an exaggeration that could never happen.
hyperbole
200
member, class::________, nation
citizen
country
individual
citizen
300
Which word gives the most positive connotation of the word "demanded"?
insisted
asked
required
300
Is the dictionary definition of a word the connotation or the denotation of the word?
denotation
300
She is a shining star.
What type of figurative language is this?
metaphor
300
My dog is as fat as a cow.
What type of figurative language is this?
Simile
300
bedroom, house:: classroom, ______
school
cafeteria
gym
school
400
Say a sentence in which the word "fat" has a positive connotation.
Example: He has a fat wad of hundred dollar bills.
400
Use the word "school" in a sentence so that it has a positive connotation.
Example: School is a fun place to learn and I also get to see my friends.
400
The sun smiled down on me.
What type of figurative language is this?
personification
400
The violin cried as the talented violinist played the song.
What type of figurative language is this?
personification
400
hungry, eat::thirsty, ______
drink
500
Dog: a member of the canine family that has been domesticated and is a popular household pet in the United States.
Is this a denotation or a connotation.
denotation
500
Use the word "smart" in a sentence so that it has a negative connotation.
Example: My mom yelled, "You better shut your smart mouth before I shut it for you!"
500
I was so excited that the school day was over, I ran 100 miles per hour on my way home.
What type of figurative language is this?
hyperbole
500
The rain's tears were as sweet as sugar.
What 2 types of figurative language are used?