Connotation and Denotation

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Denotation is a word's ____________.

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Literal, dictionary definition

Front

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

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negative

Front

scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny"

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negative connotation

Front

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

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connotation

Front

inquiring--prying

Back

inquiring

Front

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

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negative

Front

gossip--chat

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chat

Front

Choose the word with the positive connotation: gathering--mob

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gathering

Front

immature--youthful

Back

youthful

Front

Choose the word with the positive connotation: self-confident--arrogant

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self-confident