6.L.5 - Connotation vs. Denotation

Front

Denotation

Back

The dictionary definition of a word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Denotation of the word "fuzzy"?

Back

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

Front

What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation? Options:

nasty

,

exciting

,

carefree

,

bashful

Back

nasty

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

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

Back

vibrant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

A word's denotation is

Back

The dictionary definition of the word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

A word's connotation is

Back

the feelings or emotions associated the word

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

After opening Jim's gym bag, a powerful stink filled the laundry room.

Back

Negative Connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

The energetic children frolicked all day on the beach.

Back

Positive connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Casey was such a dynamic leader; she easily won class president. What is the connotation? Options:

Positive connotation

,

Neutral Connotation

,

Negative Connotation

Back

Positive connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4