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