Connotation and Denotation

Connotation and Denotation

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Denotation is a word's ____________.

Back

Literal, dictionary definition

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

Back

negative

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny"

Back

negative connotation

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do writers use to communicate positive or negative feelings in their writing?

Back

connotation

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

inquiring--prying

Back

inquiring

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Changing the word 'hobby' to 'obsession' gives it a _____ connotation.

Back

negative

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

gossip--chat

Back

chat

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