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Connotation and Denotation Quiz

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In the analogy 'Tango : Dance :: Bear : Mammal', what type of analogy is being shown?

Characteristic analogy

Part-whole analogy

Cause and effect analogy

Classification analogy (correct)

If 'Rain : Flood' is an analogy for cause and effect, what would be a similar analogy to 'Sadness : ?'

Smile

Tears

Happiness

Grief (correct)

Which pair of words best represents a part-whole analogy?

Chapter : Book (correct)

Kittens : Furry

Knives : Sharp

Bear : Mammal

If 'Kittens : Furry :: Knives : Sharp', which of the following would complete the analogy 'Dog : ?'

Canine Signup and view all the answers

A relationship between a pair of words based on a specific characteristic or trait is known as a:

Characteristic analogy Signup and view all the answers

What does connotation refer to?

The emotional association or secondary meaning of a word Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes denotation?

The dictionary definition of a word Signup and view all the answers

How are connotation and denotation different?

Connotation is the emotional association while denotation is the direct meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of connotation?

Emotional associations and secondary meanings of words Signup and view all the answers

In general, what aspect does denotation emphasize?

Direct meanings without emotional bias Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to understanding which meaning of a word is being suggested in a given instance?

The relationship between words in the phrase or sentence Signup and view all the answers

What does a word's connotation represent?

Emotional meanings and cultural implications Signup and view all the answers

How do 'thin' and 'skinny' differ in terms of connotation?

'Thin' suggests positivity while 'skinny' doesn't always. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using analogies in writing?

To compare dissimilar objects in order to understand them better Signup and view all the answers

In a synonym analogy, what is the relationship between the words 'humid' and 'muggy'?

They have similar meanings. Signup and view all the answers