Connotation and Denotation Practice Two

Front

Denotation

Back

The word's dictionary definition

Front

student

Back

learner

Front

Connotation

Back

the emotion behind a word

Front

Which word has the most negative connotation?

hideous

,

unattractive

Back

hideous

Front

Which word has a negative connotation?

child

,

youngster

,

brat

Back

brat

Front

Which word has a negative connotation?

confident

,

arrogant

,

proud

Back

arrogant

Front

Which word has a negative connotation? Options: lazy, relaxed, inactive

Back

lazy

Front

aged (in the sentence: Gia helped Mrs. Jones, her aged neighbor, bring in his packages.)

Back

elderly

Front

Which word has a more positive connotation?

giggle

,

cackle

Back

giggle

Front

Which word has the most negative connotation?

dirty

,

dusty

,

filthy

Back

filthy