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Which word is neutral in tone?
 
Curious
 
Nosy
 
Inquisitive
Which word has a negative connotation?
 
Arrogant
 
Confident
 
Bold
Which word has a positive connotation?
 
Youthful
 
Childish
 
Immature
Does “in hot water” mean being in a bathtub or being in trouble?
 
Being in trouble
 
Being in a bathtub
Does “a piece of cake” mean a dessert or something very easy?
 
Something very easy
 
A dessert
Does “walking on air” mean flying or feeling very happy?
 
Feeling very happy
 
Flying
Does “spill the beans” mean to make a mess or to reveal a secret?
 
Reveal a secret
 
Make a mess
Does “hit the books” mean to punch books or to study hard?
 
Study hard
 
Punch books
What is the denotative meaning of “light”?
 
Energy that lets us see
 
A feeling
 
Bright color
In “She’s a dove during fights,” is “dove” literal or connotative?
Connotative — meaning peaceful.
What is the denotative meaning of “star”?
 
A glowing ball of gas in space
 
A person
 
A shape
What does “break a leg” mean in theater?
 
Good luck
 
Get hurt
 
Do your best
What does “bright” mean denotatively?
 
Full of light
 
Intelligent
 
Colorful
“He’s a rock.” What does that suggest?
 
He's strong and dependable
 
He's heavy
 
He's boring
What is the denotative meaning of “shadow”?
 
A dark shape caused by blocking light
 
Darkness
 
Fear
“This shirt looks cheap.” What might “cheap” imply?
 
Poor quality
 
Low price
 
Trendy
“She gave me the cold shoulder.” What does that mean?
 
She ignored me
 
She offered her coat
 
She was sick
What is the denotative meaning of “fire”?
 
Burning flames
 
Excitement
 
Anger
“That movie was a rollercoaster.” What does this mean?
 
It was exciting and full of emotion
 
It was about an amusement park
 
It went in circles
“He has a heart of gold.” What does that mean?
 
He's very kind
 
He's rich
 
He has a healthy heart
What is the denotative meaning of “rose”?
 
A flower
 
Love
 
A smell
“He’s a lion on the field.” What does “lion” mean?
 
Strong/brave (figurative)
 
Actual lion
 
Scared
What is the literal meaning of “home”?
 
A building where someone lives
 
A safe place
 
Family
What does “snake” mean in “Watch out—he’s a snake”?
 
A dangerous person
 
A reptile
 
A good friend
“She’s feeling blue.” What does “blue” mean?
 
Sad
 
Color
 
Cold
What is the denotative meaning of “cold”?
 
Low temperature
 
Distant behavior
 
Sadness
What does "dog" mean in "He’s such a dog"?
 
A dishonest person
 
A pet
 
A good friend
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