Connotation Review

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Connotation

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The emotions, feelings, and ideas associated with a word.

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Denotation

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The literal meaning of a word.

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What is most likely a literal statement?
Options:

It is raining cats and dogs.

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When he looked at me, I thought I would die right there!

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I am so hungry I could eat everything on the buffet.

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We took a stroll around the park this afternoon.

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We took a stroll around the park this afternoon.

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Which word has a more positive connotation?
Options: Brilliant, Pushy, Domineering, Aggressive

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Brilliant

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Choose the most positive connotation: The class' trip to the amusement park was _______.

fine

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wonderful

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wonderful

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Choose the most positive connotation: Some students saw a ________ giraffe at the zoo. Options: fascinating, weird

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fascinating

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Choose the most negative connotation: The couple bought the _________ furniture. Options: cheapest, most inexpensive

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cheapest

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Choose the most negative connotation: Julia ________ us to go to the party.

Options:

reminded

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nagged

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nagged

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Which is more serious? A problem or a disaster?

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disaster

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Which would be worth more? Something old or something antique?

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antique