Connotation and Denotation

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I didn't like the ______ on the jester's face.

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smirk

Front

Which word has a negative connotation? Mike _______ us to go to the funny house. Options: nagged, reminded

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nagged

Front

Which word has a positive connotation? Options: brainwash, persuade

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persuade

Front

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

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negative

Front

Choose the word with the positive connotation: gossip, chat

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chat

Front

Which word has the more positive connotation? laid-back, lazy

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laid-back

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Which phrase has negative connotation?

a box filled with documents

,

a box crammed with documents

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a box crammed with documents

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denotation

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dictionary definition of a word

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Example of denotation?

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Dreamer- a person who is dreaming or has dreams

Front

Which word has a negative connotation? We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park. Options: cheap, inexpensive

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cheap