Denotation and Connotation

Front

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

Back

thrifty

Front

Consider the following sentences. I hear my brother talking on the phone with his girlfriend. I hear my brother chatting on the phone with his girlfriend. How does the connotation of the word chatting in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?

Back

It implies the conversation is not serious.

Front

What is the difference between the words surprised and astounded?

Back

"Astounded" is more intense than "surprised" and implies that Julie was even more shocked.

Front

Difference between 'mortified' and 'embarrassed' based on the sentences: Sam was mortified when he was called to come up onstage during the assembly. Sam was embarrassed when he was called to come up onstage during the assembly.

Back

"Mortified" is more intense and has more negative connotation than "embarrassed".

Front

Which word has the most negative connotation in the context of moving belongings? Options: sent, lugged, moved, carried.

Back

lugged

Front

Which word has the most negative connotation in the context of describing architecture? Options: odd, rare, unique, uncommon.

Back

odd

Front

Which word has the most positive connotation in the sentence: "Cal's wife wanted to move, and she was stubborn about it."? Options: pushy, defiant, obstinate, determined.

Back

determined

Front

Cal and his wife had a debate about moving to a new home. Which word has the most positive connotation? Options: quarrel, dispute, discussion, disagreement.

Back

discussion

Front

How would changing "smell" to "aroma" affect the sentence: "As Marsha walked into the bakery, the smell of the freshly baked cookies made her stomach growl"?

Back

It would make the statement stronger.

Front

How would changing "outraged" to "angry" affect the connotation of the sentence: "Candace received the terrible news: Among Us was being banned in the United States. She was outraged and packed her bags, destined for Canada."?

Back

It would make the statement weaker.