connotation and denotation
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Denotation is the dictionary definition.
Connotation is the emotion the word provokes.
When the subject is doing the action
When does a writer use an interrogative verb mood?
When asking a question
What pronouns would you use in 1st person POV:
I, me, we
What are the characteristics of a narrative poem?
It uses story elements such as setting, characters, and plot.
Which of these words has a positive connotation?
Affordable | Cheap
Affordable
When is passive voice used?
When the subject is receiving the action.
When is the imperative verb mood used?
giving a command
Rewrite from 1st person to 3rd person POV: “I woke up early for school today.”
They woke up early for school today.
What are the characteristics of a lyrical poem?
It rhymes and repeats.
Which of these words has a positive connotation?
Stench or aroma
Aroma
Change from active to passive:
Lebron made the three pointer.
The three pointer was made by Lebron.
What verb mood is used here?
"Moses is the best middle school."
Indicative
What pronouns would you use in 3rd person POV:
She, he, they
What is the tone of this sentence? "Don't use that rude tone of voice with me.”
Agressive
Which of these words has a negative connotation?
Thin | scrawny
Scrawny
The cake was baked by Karen.
Karen baked the cake.
What verb mood is this?
I could go to the party.
conditional
What pronouns would you use in 2nd person POV:
You
Define the suffix ous:
full of
Which of these words has a negative connotation?
Youthful or childish
childish
Is this active or passive?
The tv was turned off by Kevin.
Passive
What is the difference between a conditional and subjunctive verb mood?
Conditional sentences are only used to express certain conditions, while the subjunctive mood is the verb form used to express a wish or a hope.
Why is POV important in writing?
It tells us who is speaking and to whom.
Define 3rd person omniscient:
When the narrator is all knowing but not a part of the story