15 Questions
What does connotation refer to?
The emotional association or secondary meaning of a word
Which best describes denotation?
The direct meaning of a word
In the context provided, what is an example of a connotation for the word 'home'?
A place of warmth and comfort
How does denotation differ from connotation?
Denotation has no positive or negative emotions tied to it, while connotation is the emotional association or secondary meaning of a word
Which term relates to the direct meaning of a word as found in the dictionary?
Denotation
What type of relationship is showcased in the analogy 'Chapter is to book as finger is to hand'?
Part-whole
In the analogy 'Tango : Dance :: Bear : Mammal', what type of analogy is being presented?
Classification
What type of relationship is highlighted in the analogy 'Kittens : furry :: knives : sharp'?
Characteristic
Which analogy represents the relationship between a pair by emphasizing a characteristic or trait?
'Kittens : furry :: knives : sharp'
What type of analogy showcases the part-whole relationship like 'Chapter is to book as finger is to hand'?
Part-whole
What is the key to understanding which meaning of a word is suggested in a given instance?
The relationship between the words in the phrase or sentence
In the context provided, what does the word 'Hollywood' denote?
A region in Los Angeles
What distinguishes the connotations of the words 'thin' and 'skinny'?
'Thin' suggests being lean and fit, but 'skinny' can be seen as negative in some contexts.
What do writers often carefully consider when selecting words for their writing?
The emotional response words evoke
In word analogies, what does the relationship between 'under' and 'over' represent?
Antonyms
Explore how words can have different meanings and associations based on their context in phrases or sentences. Learn about connotation and denotation and how they affect our understanding of language.
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