What does "dog" mean in "He’s such a dog"?
A dishonest person
A good friend
A pet
What is the denotative meaning of “cold”?
Distant behavior
Sadness
Low temperature
“She’s feeling blue.” What does “blue” mean?
Color
Sad
Cold
What does “snake” mean in “Watch out—he’s a snake”?
A reptile
A dangerous person
A good friend
What is the literal meaning of “home”?
A building where someone lives
A safe place
Family
“He’s a lion on the field.” What does “lion” mean?
Strong/brave (figurative)
Scared
Actual lion
What is the denotative meaning of “rose”?
A smell
A flower
Love
“He has a heart of gold.” What does that mean?
He's very kind
He has a healthy heart
He's rich
“That movie was a rollercoaster.” What does this mean?
It was exciting and full of emotion
It went in circles
It was about an amusement park
What is the denotative meaning of “fire”?
Anger
Burning flames
Excitement
“She gave me the cold shoulder.” What does that mean?
She ignored me
She was sick
She offered her coat
“This shirt looks cheap.” What might “cheap” imply?
Low price
Poor quality
Trendy
What is the denotative meaning of “shadow”?
A dark shape caused by blocking light
Fear
Darkness
“He’s a rock.” What does that suggest?
He's strong and dependable
He's boring
He's heavy
What does “bright” mean denotatively?
Colorful
Intelligent
Full of light
What does “break a leg” mean in theater?
Get hurt
Good luck
Do your best
