Journalism-Figurative and Connotative

What is the meaning of word, "brooding" as it is used in the following sentence?

"The brooding clouds hovered above the town, casting a dark shadow across the entire landscape."

• A. Happy

• B. Threatening

• Colorful

• Calm

In the phrase, " her laughter was a melody that danced in the air," what is the figurative meaning of the word "melody"?

• Her laughter was loud and jarring.

• Her laughter was soft and pleasant.

• Her laughter was repetitive and annoying.

• Her laughter was difficult to hear.

How does the author's use of the word "bleak" in the phrase, "the bleak winter landscape" impact the tone of the passage?

• It creates a hopeful and optimistic tone.

• It contributes to a gloomy and desolate tone.

• It emphasizes the warmth and beauty of the setting.

• It suggests that the setting is cheerful and bright.

What is the connotative meaning of the word, "shimmer" in the sentence:

"The lake shimmered under the moonlight."

• The lake was completely still.

• The lake appeared dirty and dull.

• The lake appeared bright and magical.

• The lake dangerous and mysterious.

How does the author's use of the word "plunged" instead of "fall" impact the tone of sentence?

" He plunged into the icy water without hesitation."

• It adds a sense of urgency and intensity.

• It makes the action seem slow and thoughtful.

• The suggests that the water was not very cold.

• It creates a sense of peace and relaxation.

An implied comparison between two unlike things that have something important in common

• simile

• metaphor

• allusion

• onomatopoeia

Definition:  

when an author uses words or phrases in ways that may not be literal and makes the text interesting

• Figurative Language

• Literal Language

• Irony

• Hyberbole

In the phrase "the murmur of the crowd" what is the connotative meaning of the word, "murmur"?

• Loud and chaotic noise.

• A clear and direct statement.

• A powerful and commanding voice.

• A quiet, indistinct sound.

What is the meaning of connotative?

• Connotative means having an associated or secondary meaning in addition to the explicit or primary meaning.
• Connotative refers to a literal meaning only.
• Connotative means the opposite of denotative.
• Connotative is a term used in mathematics.

How does the word choice in the following passage contribute to the tone?

"The velvet sky was sprinkled with diamond, and a gentle breeze whispered through the trees."

• The word choice creates a tense and suspenseful tone.

• The word choice establishes a dark frightening mood.

• The word choice contributes to soothing and peaceful tone.

• The word choice adds a sense of urgency and danger.