Figurative & Connotative Language — Drills · Grade 9 English
Chapter: Close Reading & Literary AnalysisWhat these drills covers
By the end of Figurative & Connotative Language you should be able to:
- I can determine the connotative and figurative meanings of words and phrases in a text.
- I can analyze how specific word choices shape a text's tone and overall meaning.
2 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: connotation, denotation, figurative language, tone, diction.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
First distinguish literal description from language that transfers a comparison, exaggeration, or other meaning. Name a device only after interpreting its role in context. Show an actual application before considering the method recalled.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
State what the metaphor compares and why that comparison matters to this passage. Naming a device is only the start of analysis.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.