Vocab W5 - Tuesday

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Denotation is a word's ____________.

Back

Literal, dictionary definition

Front

The word 'scrawny' has a _________ connotation.

Back

negative

Front

Writers use this to convey feelings in their writing.

Back

connotation

Front

Definition of allusion?

Back

An expression that calls something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect reference.

Front

Allusions are based primarily on:

Back

shared knowledge

Front

An idiom is a

Back

phrase not meant to be taken literally

Front

Walking on eggshells means...

Back

Trying not to upset anyone.

Front

'For the birds' means...

Back

That's not for me.

Front

Allusion for Cinderella?

Back

hard work and bad treatment

Front

Positive connotation:

Back

Spoke with confidence.