Connotation and Denotation

Front

Which phrase has a positive connotative meaning?
- A strong aroma.
- A strong stench.

Back

A strong aroma.

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.

Front

Does the word in bold have denotative or connotative meaning?

Back

Connotative

Front

What kind of connotation does the word "stench" have compared to "smell"?

Back

Negative

Front

The word 'scrawny' has what kind of connotation?

Back

Negative

Front

Example of denotation?

Back

Dreamer (adj.): a person who is dreaming or has dreams.

Front

How does the connotation of the word persistent in the second sentence convey the author's purpose?

Back

It implies a positive characteristic.

Front

Organize the connotations of the following words: Slop, feast, dinner

Back

Negative, positive, neutral

Front

Organize the connotations of the following words: Sound, noise, tune

Back

Neutral, negative, positive