A connotation is

the literal meaning of a word.

the dictionary definition of a word.

the amount of rhythm in a word.

the emotion or idea associated with a word.

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."When all at once I saw a crowd,A host, of golden daffodils;Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

It suggests that the plants in this poem possess magical powers.

It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind.

It describes the signs of a strong storm that is approaching.

It emphasizes the poet’s interest in folktales and traditional tales.

Which statements are correct? Select 3 options.

The words glee and company use rhyme to express Wordsworth’s feelings.

They flash upon that inward eye uses alliteration to illustrate a point.

I gazed—and gazed—but little thought uses repetition for emphasis.

Alliteration is used in the phrase dances with the daffodils.

Repetition can be found in then my heart with pleasure fills.

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."When all at once I saw a crowd,A host, of golden daffodils;Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze

hints at how people should live.

uses everyday language.

studies nature logically.

is based on a folktale.

While Enlightenment writers were more interested in innovation, Romantic writers were more interested in

the physical world.

the uses of science.

the freedom of expression.

the value of self-control.

Read the excerpt from "To a Sky-Lark," by William Wordsworth.Up with me! up with me into the clouds! For thy song, Lark, is strong; Up with me, up with me into the clouds! Singing, singing, With clouds and sky about thee ringing, Lift me, guide me till I find That spot which seems so to thy mind!

The rhyme emphasizes the speaker’s desire to share in the experiences of the lark.

The rhyme reflects the Romantic poet’s interest in nature and mythology.

The rhyme highlights the speaker’s preference of singing birds over ringing bells.

The rhyme brings focus to the poet’s sense of loneliness and hopelessness.

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."For oft, when on my couch I lieIn vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude;And then my heart with pleasure fills,And dances with the daffodils.

Both lines contain alliteration, which creates a cheerful tone.

Both lines contain alliteration, which draws attention to the speaker’s feelings.

The lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory.

The lines use rhyme to show the speaker’s feelings of isolation.

bored and lonely

peaceful and content

excited and enthusiastic

emotional and anxious

Authors use diction to help them convey meaning and achieve desired effects in their works. The word diction means

word choice.

author’s attitude.

repeated phrases.

feelings and ideas.

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."I wandered lonely as a cloudThat floats on high o'er vales and hills,When all at once I saw a crowd,A host, of golden daffodils;Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

lonely

floats

golden

fluttering

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