Figurative Expression and Connotation

Identify the connotative language in the following sentence: 'The old house had a cozy, lived-in feel.'

• cramped, neglected

• spacious, modern

• cozy, lived-in

• clean, organized

“You are a dirty dog!” I laughed, as I watched my best friend eat the last piece of chocolate cake. What kind of meaning does “You are a dirty dog” add to the above sentence?

• Literal

• Figurative

Analyze the figurative speech in the phrase: 'Her laughter was music to my ears.' What is the speaker trying to convey?

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

James wanted to try something new, so he daringly climb the cliff and jumped into the water below. What positive connotation does daringly have in the above sentence?

• hopelessly

• weakly

• bravely

• lovingly

Interpret the metaphor in the sentence: 'The world is a stage.' What is the comparison being made here?

• The comparison being made is between the world and a stage.

• The comparison being made is between the world and a zoo.

• The comparison being made is between the world and a forest.

• The comparison being made is between the world and a kitchen.

Recognize the simile in the statement: 'She runs as fast as a cheetah.'

• She runs as fast as a turtle.

• She runs as fast as a cheetah.

• She runs as fast as a snail.

• She runs as fast as a sloth.

Identify the connotative language in the phrase: 'The politician's words were carefully crafted to sway the audience.'

• thoughtlessly spoken

• carefully crafted

• randomly selected

• hastily assembled

Analyze the figurative speech in the sentence: 'The stormy relationship finally reached its boiling point.' What does 'boiling point' signify in this context?

• The relationship turned into a literal boiling pot

• The relationship became less stormy

• The peak or climax of the stormy relationship

• The relationship reached a peaceful resolution

The quarterback was so conceited he believed he could run the game winning touchdown, so he did not hand off the football to the other player. What kind of connotation does conceited add to the above sentence?

• Negative

• Figurative

• Positive

Interpret the metaphor in the statement: 'His words were a dagger to her heart.' What is the comparison being made here?

• His words were like a warm hug to her heart.

• His words were a soothing balm to her heart.

• His words were a gentle breeze to her heart.

• His words are being compared to a dagger piercing her heart.