Vocab: Context Clues, Connotation v. Denotation

Front

Using hints in surrounding text for an unknown word is called ______.

Back

context clues

Front

Jump and hop are ________.

Back

synonyms

Front

Jump and hop are synonyms because...

Back

They have the same meaning.

Front

Hot and cold are _____.

Back

antonyms

Front

Hot and cold are antonyms because...

Back

They mean opposite things.

Front

Denotation is a word's ____________.

Back

Literal, dictionary definition

Front

Connotation is a word's ___________.

Back

emotional meaning

Front

The word 'curious' in "Devon was a curious student" has a _______ connotation.

Back

positive

Front

The word 'scrawny' has a _________ connotation.

Back

negative

Front

Referring to a house as a "shack" has a __________ connotation.

Back

negative