Connotation and Denotation

Question 1

I paddled my canoe onto the lake and took a deep breath of summer air.

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narrative

Question 2

The huge oak tree towered above. Its branches coiled in different directions, illuminated by an enchanting light: fireflies.

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descriptive

Question 3

The wretched huts - often little more than tents made of salvaged wood or metal - were crowded along the filthy street.

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descriptive

Question 4

What effect does the word “vitally” have on the passage?

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It emphasizes how important it is to learn a foreign language.

Question 5

What kind of words did the writer use to affect readers?

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words with strong negative and positive connotations

Connotation and Denotation Answers