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Connotation and Denotation - Sympathy Quiz

Authored by Ausencio Delgado

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Connotation and Denotation - Sympathy Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the denotation of a word?

The figurative meaning of a word

The dictionary definition of a word

The literal meaning of a word

The emotions or associations a word may have

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does connotation refer to?

The emotions or associations a word may have

The figurative meaning of a word

The literal meaning of a word

The dictionary definition of a word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to understand both denotative and connotative meanings in poetry?

To evoke sensory images

To use figurative meanings

To convey a certain meaning, theme, or tone

To create a literal meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the connotation of the word 'bright' in the context of the poem?

Sadness and despair

Hope and cheerfulness

Confusion and uncertainty

Anger and frustration

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'perfume' in the poem evoke?

A sweet aroma

A pungent odor

A neutral scent

A negative smell

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the metaphor of the caged bird used to symbolize in the poem?

Joy and freedom

Pain and suffering

Hope and opportunity

Despair and longing

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose in choosing specific words in poetry?

To create a literal meaning

To use figurative meanings

To convey a certain meaning, theme, or tone

To confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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