1. Which words have connotations that would create a mood of suspense?
A. trigger, hushed, hidden
B. lag, linger, lapse
C. blister, churn, bitter
D. skipped, sailed, bright


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2. What kinds of effects are created by the connotations of words?
A. emotional effects
B. delayed effects
C. logical effects
D. sound effects

3. Which phrase best describes a word's denotation?
A. the feeling it suggests
B. its most basic meaning
C. the way it sounds
D. its simplest form

4. Why do poets search for precisely the right word to name an action or object?
A. They expect readers to check their usage of the word in dictionaries.
B. They are concerned about confusing readers if the word doesn't fit.
C. They know readers will try to twist the meanings of words.
D.They often rely on the connotations of words to create a poem's effect.