Denotation vs. Connotation

Front

Which is connotation?

Back

What you feel like the meaning is with feelings and emotions.

Front

Denotation

Back

The literal meaning of a word.

Front

Scrawny, as in "Jason reappeared Scrawny" has a ________ connotation.

Back

Negative

Front

The word thin, as in "you are very thin" has a _____ connotation.

Back

Positive

Front

The word youthful has a

Back

positive connotation

Front

The word immature has a

Back

negative connotation

Front

What is a positive connotation of ugly?

Back

unattractive

Front

Which is worth more? Options: something old, something antique

Back

something antique

Front

Which connotation is MORE negative?
I ate a ________ sandwich.
Options: moist, soggy

Back

soggy

Front

Which connotation is MORE negative?
I didn't like the ______ on Patrick's face.
Options: grin, smirk

Back

smirk