Connotation and Denotation
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which phrase has a positive connotative meaning?
- A strong aroma.
- A strong stench.
Back
A strong aroma.
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CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which phrase has a negative connotative meaning?
- He wasted his time playing PUBG instead of studying.
- He invested his time in his schooling, and now he's first in his class.
Back
He wasted his time playing PUBG instead of studying.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Does the word in bold have denotative or connotative meaning?
Back
Connotative
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What kind of connotation does the word "stench" have compared to "smell"?
Back
Negative
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The word 'scrawny' has what kind of connotation?
Back
Negative
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of denotation?
Back
Dreamer (adj.): a person who is dreaming or has dreams.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the connotation of the word persistent in the second sentence convey the author's purpose?
Back
It implies a positive characteristic.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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