Question

a rope of water twisted and whirled from a brass faucet, filling the tub. i sat in the cold water up to my neck and discovered that i could slide down the back of the tub and hit the bottom with a great splash. when my water party was interrupted, both the bathroom and i got a scrubbing.

—barrio boy, ernesto galarza

complete the sentences below.
the phrase \twisted and whirled\ has a connotation.
the phrase \a great splash\ has a connotation.
the phrase \water party\ has a connotation.
the phrase \got a scrubbing\ has a connotation.

Explanation:

Analyze the context and connotations of the phrases

• "twisted and whirled" describes the dynamic, energetic movement of the water. In this playful context, it carries a neutral connotation.
• "a great splash" describes a fun, exciting action during a bath. It carries a positive connotation.
• "water party" describes a joyful, playful experience in the tub. It carries a positive connotation.
• "got a scrubbing" describes being cleaned thoroughly as a consequence or punishment for making a mess, which carries a negative connotation.

Answer:

Complete the sentences below.

The phrase "twisted and whirled" has a <blank>neutral</blank> connotation.

The phrase "a great splash" has a <blank>positive</blank> connotation.

The phrase "water party" has a <blank>positive</blank> connotation.

The phrase "got a scrubbing" has a <blank>negative</blank> connotation.