Question

multiple choice: (please highlight your answers)

1. which of the following is connotation?

the feelings suggested by a word
a more imaginative meaning of a word
a comparison between two words
the literal meaning of a word

1. which of the following is hyperbole?

an obvious exaggeration
a comparison between unlike things using like or as

Explanation:

• For question 1: Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations (feelings) that a word evokes, beyond its literal meaning.
• For question 2: Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses obvious exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

Answer:

1. the feelings suggested by a word
2. an obvious exaggeration