Vocab Flashcard 1 Q1 19

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Negative connotation:

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A pushy leader.

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The word 'scrawny' has a _________ connotation.

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negative

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Connotation: MORE negative. We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park.

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cheap

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Denotation?

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Direct meaning of a word or dictionary meaning.

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Connotation?

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Implies or suggests a meaning of a word.

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Winning by seven strokes, Jordan Speith dominated the tournament. How does the connotation of 'dominated' convey the author’s purpose?

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It emphasizes that he easily won.

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Read the sentences: I gave the most difficult task to Yandy because she is the most stubborn person I know. I gave the most difficult task to Yandy because she is the most persistent person I know. How does the connotation of 'persistent' convey the author’s purpose?

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It implies a positive characteristic.

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Why use figurative language?

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To make writing interesting and visual, or to emphasize an idea.

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Falling on my head had a bad _____ on my memory.

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effect

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Possible effect of a student not studying for a test?

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The student doing very badly on the test.