September 12th, 2001 Denotation & Connotation

What connotative meaning is implied by the phrase "stumble-people shuffle-people worm-white-people"?

• A sense of agility and grace.

• A feeling of confusion and vulnerability.

• A sense of purpose and determination.

• A feeling of order and organization.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the poem, what connotative meaning is associated with the phrase "the hellhound of destruction has a red tongue of laughter"?

• A sense of joy and merriment.

• A sense of innocence and playfulness.

• A sense of comfort and protection.

• A feeling of evil and malevolence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

If you replaced the word "laughter" with "sorrow" in the phrase "the hellhound of destruction has a red tongue of laughter," how would that change the meaning of the phrase?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

In the poem, what does the phrase "sputtering towers" denote?

• Towers with unstable foundations

• Towers emitting sparks or flames

• Towers with decorative lights

• Towers built for observation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does the prefix "re-" in the word "recalling" imply in the context of the poem?

• To remember something from the past.

• To completely forget and erase from memory.

• To continuously repeat an action.

• To call someone after they have called you.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the poem, what does the prefix "in-" in the word "inferno" suggest about the nature of the fire?

• A fire that is small and barely visible.

• A fire that is uncontrollable and destructive.

• A fire that is very hot and used for cooking.

• A fire that is small and manageable.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A