15 Questions
In the analogy 'Tango : Dance :: Bear : Mammal', what type of analogy is being shown?
Classification analogy
If 'Rain : Flood' is an analogy for cause and effect, what would be a similar analogy to 'Sadness : ?'
Grief
Which pair of words best represents a part-whole analogy?
Chapter : Book
If 'Kittens : Furry :: Knives : Sharp', which of the following would complete the analogy 'Dog : ?'
Canine
A relationship between a pair of words based on a specific characteristic or trait is known as a:
Characteristic analogy
What does connotation refer to?
The emotional association or secondary meaning of a word
Which of the following best describes denotation?
The dictionary definition of a word
How are connotation and denotation different?
Connotation is the emotional association while denotation is the direct meaning
What is the primary focus of connotation?
Emotional associations and secondary meanings of words
In general, what aspect does denotation emphasize?
Direct meanings without emotional bias
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
What does a word's connotation represent?
Emotional meanings and cultural implications
How do 'thin' and 'skinny' differ in terms of connotation?
'Thin' suggests positivity while 'skinny' doesn't always.
What is the purpose of using analogies in writing?
To compare dissimilar objects in order to understand them better
In a synonym analogy, what is the relationship between the words 'humid' and 'muggy'?
They have similar meanings.
Test your knowledge on how words can take on different meanings based on their relationship to other words in a sentence. Explore the nuances of connotation and denotation through various examples and questions.
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