Denotation and Connotation
Define Denotation
Dictionary Definition
This is also called the turning point in a story because something dramatically changes!
Climax
What type of conflict?
P v. Person
P v. Society
P v. Nature
P v. Self
After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.
P v. Self
In The Incredibles, what was Violet's superpower?
invisibility
What cartoon features six babies: Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Dil, and Kimmie?
Rugrats
My cat is nice.
My cat likes mice.
My cat is fat.
I like my cat.
A
A
B
B
clock
the passage of time, or time being lost
Double points!
Is this assonance, consonance, or alliteration? What sound is being repeated?
“Row more slowly,” bellowed the old, bony crone.
assonance, o sound
Is the following an example of a simile, metaphor, hyperbole, allusion, or personification? Why?
He was a real Romeo with the ladies.
allusion
What is the meaning of the following prefix? Use it in a word.
un
not
What does the P stand for in the CRAAP test?
purpose
Brave is set in which country?
Scotland
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Define Connotation
Figurative or emotional meaning of a word
This section gives you the setting of the story and includes the characters as well. It is what starts your PLOT mountain.
Exposition
What type of conflict?
Person v person, nature, society, or self
Kyle struggled in the water. No matter how hard he tried to pull through the surf, he only felt himself getting pulled further and further out to sea.
Who's the villain in Sleeping Beauty?
Maleficent
Which animated show was about a boy with supernatural powers who had to save his town and sometimes the world from ghosts?
Danny Phantom
My cat is gray.
My cat is fat.
My cat is cute.
I like my cat.
A
B
C
B
a heart
love, life and vitality
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Is this assonance, consonance, or alliteration? What sound is being repeated?
“Wait,” whispered Wendy, her gaze wandering wistfully.
alliteration, w sound
Is the following an example of a simile, metaphor, hyperbole, allusion, or personification? Why?
The dancers steps were as light as air.
simile
What is the meaning of the following suffix? Use it in a word.
ed
past-tense words
What does the second A stand for in the CRAAP test?
Accuracy
What is the name of the talking dog in Up?
Dug
What can cut diamond?
Only other diamond
Which phrase has a positive connotation?
She is careless.
She is laid back.
She is laid back
This is the part of PLOT that provides the clues to conflict or the problem of the story is getting bigger and worse.
Rising Action
What type of conflict?
Person vs. Nature, Society, Person, Self
A person is protesting a new rule that school that they disagree with.
Person v. Society
Which country is Belle from?
France
What is the name of Patrick's daughter in Spongebob? What type of animal is she?
Pearl, Whale
Jack jumped high
Jack jumped low
Jack jumped over
and burned his toe.
A
B
C
B
a black cat
superstition and deviousness
Double points!
Is this assonance, consonance, or alliteration? What sound is being repeated?
Her brown braid brushed the bridge of her brow.
alliteration, b sound
Is the following an example of a simile, metaphor, hyperbole, allusion, or personification? Why?
The snow is a white blanket.
metaphor
What is the meaning of the following suffix? Use it in a word.
ing
verb form, happening presently
What does the first A stand for in the CRAAP test?
Authority
What sport does Riley play in Inside Out?
Hockey
What former planet is no longer considered a planet?
Pluto
Which phrase has a negative connotation?
A stingy person
A thrifty person
A stingy person
This section of PLOT begins to provide the downfall of the problem. In other words, the problem is beginning to become solved.
Falling Action
What are all the types of conflict we have talked about?
Internal: Person v. Self
External: Person vs. Nature, Person, Society
What "gift" does Bruno from Encanto possess?
he can see the future
Who is the main character of Victorious?
Tori Vega
My penmanship is pretty bad.
My printing’s plainly awful.
In truth, my writing looks so sad
it ought to be unlawful.
A
B
A
B
A snake
evilness and trickery
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Is this assonance, consonance, or alliteration? What sound is being repeated?
He struck a streak of bad luck.
consonance, k sound
Is the following an example of a simile, metaphor, hyperbole, allusion, or personification? Why?
The avalanche devoured anything standing in its way.
personification
What is the meaning of the following prefix? Use it in a word.
re
again
What does the R stand for in the CRAAP test?
relevance
In Monsters Inc., what city do Mike and Sulley live in?
Monstropolis
What is at the center of the galaxy?
black hole
What word has a negative connotation?
laugh
snicker
snicker
This is the part of PLOT that provides the end result. It may not be happy all the time.
Resolution
What type of conflict?
Ronny has won second place in the science fair for the last two years, and Newton Robinson has taken first. Ronny hated how Newton gloated and held those victories high over Ronny's head. This year, Ronny will stop at nothing to beat Newton.
Person v. Person
What does Rapunzel use as a weapon against Flynn in Tangled?
a frying pan
What are the names of the Fairies in the Fairly Odd Parents?
Cosmo and Wanda
I started on my homework
but my pen ran out of ink.
My hamster ate my homework.
My computer’s on the blink.
A
B
A
B
Define symbolism.
Provide an example.
a thing that represents something else. Answers will vary
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Is this assonance, consonance, or alliteration? What sound is being repeated?
The green field gleams in the warm sunbeams.
assonance, e sound
Is the following an example of a simile, metaphor, hyperbole, allusion, or personification? Why?
This car goes faster than the speed of light.
What is the meaning of the following prefix? Use it in a word.
in-, im-, il-, ir
not
What does the C stand for in the CRAAP test?
currency
What was the first Pixar film to be made?
What is the first planet in the solar system?
mercury