Connotation and Denotation Exercise

Front

What word gives a POSITIVE connotation? Options: screeching, tearing, vibrant, gory

Back

vibrant

Front

What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?

nasty

,

exciting

,

carefree

,

bashful

Back

nasty

Front

Denotation

Back

The dictionary definition of a word

Front

Which word gives a POSITIVE denotation?

hopeful

,

strange

,

distasteful

,

crazy

Back

hopeful

Front

What is the difference between denotations and connotations?

Back

Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word.

Front

Denotation of the word "fuzzy"?

Back

Fuzzy is a soft/fluffy texture, mainly on animals or rugs.

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

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