connotation and denotation

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Connotation

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Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word.

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Denotation

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Direct meaning of a word or dictionary meaning.

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Which connotation is MORE negative?
I didn't like the ______ on the jester's face.
Options: grin, smirk

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smirk

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Which connotation is MORE negative?
I ate a ________ sandwich.
Options: moist, soggy

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soggy

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Which connotation is MORE positive?
Some of the monkeys made ______ faces.
Options: amusing, hilarious

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hilarious

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Which connotation is MORE negative?
It made me feel _______. Options: uneasy, frightened

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frightened

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Which connotation is MORE negative?
Mike _______ us to go to the funny house.
Options: nagged, reminded

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nagged

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Which connotation is MORE negative?
We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park. Options: cheap, inexpensive

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cheap

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Which connotation is MORE positive?
Everyone had a _____ on his or her face on the way home. Options: smile, smirk

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smile

Front

Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals in the animal house.
Options: fascinating, weird

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fascinating