Evaluating: Connotation and Denotation

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Which sentence best demonstrates the difference between connotation and denotation?

• The word "snake" denotes a reptile, but its connotation can imply deceit or danger.
• The word "apple" denotes a fruit, and its connotation is also a fruit.
• The word "book" denotes a collection of pages, and its connotation is a story.
• The word "car" denotes a vehicle, and its connotation is transportation.

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The word "snake" denotes a reptile, but its connotation can imply deceit or danger.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Analyze the impact of the word choice in the sentence: "The politician's speech was filled with empty promises."

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The word "empty" suggests that the promises were not genuine.

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Interpret the context for meaning in the sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the team continued their practice undeterred."

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The team continued practicing despite the rain.

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Apply connotation in writing by choosing the word with the most positive connotation to complete the sentence: "The new student was very _______ in class." Options: Nosy, Inquisitive, Intrusive, Prying

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Inquisitive

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Evaluate the tone of the sentence: "The little girl skipped happily down the sunny path." Options: Sad, Angry, Joyful, Fearful

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Joyful

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Interpret the context for meaning in the following sentence: "The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was a turning point in the field of genetics."

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The discovery was revolutionary.

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Which sentence best demonstrates the difference between connotation and denotation? Options: "The word 'rose' denotes a flower, but its connotation can imply love or romance.", "The word 'tree' denotes a plant, and its connotation is also a plant.", "The word 'chair' denotes a piece of furniture, and its connotation is seating.", "The word 'computer' denotes a device, and its connotation is technology."

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The word 'rose' denotes a flower, but its connotation can imply love or romance.

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Interpret the context for meaning in the following sentence: "The athlete's perseverance paid off when she won the gold medal."

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The athlete's hard work was rewarded.

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Apply connotation in writing by choosing the word with the most positive connotation to complete the sentence: "The teacher was very _______ in her feedback." Options:

Critical

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Harsh

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Supportive

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Judgmental

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Supportive

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Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

Cheap

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Economical

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Miserly

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Stingy

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Economical

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