Connotation and Denotation

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Denotation is a word's ____________. Options: Literal, dictionary definition, Emotional meaning, synonym, antonym

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Literal, dictionary definition

Front

Writers use this to communicate positive or negative feelings in their writing.

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connotation

Front

gossip--chat

Back

chat

Front

immature--youthful

Back

youthful

Front

Which of the following has a negative connotation? Options: gaze, look steadily, stare

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stare

Front

A person’s experiences determine the connotations he or she associates with a word.

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True

Front

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

fascinating

,

weird

Back

fascinating

Front

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

nagged

,

reminded

Back

nagged

Front

Which is more serious? (problem, disaster)

Back

disaster

Front

Which is more polite: sip a drink or gulp it?

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sip a drink