Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Meanings

Which word in the following sentence is used connotatively? "The exam was a breeze."

• Exam

• Was

• The

• Breeze

What does the connotative meaning of the word "home" suggest?

• A structure with a roof

• A place to live

• A location on a map

• Warmth and comfort

Which sentence uses a word in its technical meaning?

• The heart of the forest was peaceful.

• My heart feels heavy.

• Follow your heart.

• The doctor explained the anatomy of the heart.

Identify the figurative meaning in this sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."

• The trees made noise when moved by the wind.

• The wind is personified as whispering.

• The wind was strong.

• There was no sound.

What is the connotative meaning of the word "snake" in this sentence: "He is such a snake."

• A reptile

• A slithering animal

• A pet

• A deceitful person

In technical terms, what does "evaporation" mean?

• The process by which water changes from liquid to gas

• Rain falling from the sky

• Steam rising from hot food

• Plants absorbing sunlight

Which of the following phrases is figurative?

• He works in a bank.

• The vase is gold-colored.

• We visited the museum.

• She has a heart of gold.

What is the connotative meaning of the word "blue" when someone says they feel blue?

• The color of the sky

• A type of bird

• Sadness

• A color choice

Which sentence uses "cell" in a technical sense?

• The prisoner was kept in a cell.

• The battery uses a cell.

• He called from his cell phone.

• Scientists study cell division in biology.

Identify the figurative expression: "She has butterflies in her stomach."

• She is feeling nervous.

• She ate too much.

• She likes butterflies.

• She feels sick.