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QuizMultiple Choice

Denotation and Connotation

Question 1 • AISD ELAR 6 Summer Academy 2026

Read the sentence below.The bus driver spoke to the rude passenger in an icy voice.

Answer
A
slippery
B
unfriendly
C
happy
D
frozen

Explanation

Here, “icy” describes the bus driver’s tone, not the temperature. An icy voice sounds cold and unfriendly, so “unfriendly” best matches the meaning. “Frozen” and “slippery” describe literal ice, while “happy” is the opposite tone.

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