Which statement explains how the figurative meaning of a word or phrase helps a reader?(1 point)
Responses
It helps to paint a picture in the reader's mind.
It helps to paint a picture in the reader's mind.
It helps the reader to learn the dictionary definition of a word.
It helps the reader to learn the dictionary definition of a word.
It helps the reader to understand that the word is positive.
It helps the reader to understand that the word is positive.
It helps the reader to find the literal meaning of a word.
It helps to paint a picture in the reader's mind.
Figurative and Connotative Meanings Quick Check
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Question
Which term refers to the feelings associated with a word?(1 point)
Responses
negative meaning
negative meaning
literal meaning
literal meaning
connotative meaning
connotative meaning
figurative meaning
connotative meaning
The dictionary definition of a word is used by which two specific types of meaning? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
figurative
figurative
connotative
connotative
literal
literal
denotative
denotative
emotional
literal
denotative
Figurative meaning involves which two traits? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
They involve representations.
They involve representations.
They work with connotative meaning.
They work with connotative meaning.
They contain strictly literal ideas.
They contain strictly literal ideas.
They typically involve neutral writing.
They typically involve neutral writing.
They involve exact definitions.
They involve representations.
They work with connotative meaning.