Connotation and Denotation

Front

late

Back

tardy

Front

rare

Back

scarce

Front

slender

Back

slim

Front

Nervous

Back

anxious

Front

Which connotation implies an item is worth more? Options: something old, something vintage

Back

something vintage

Front

Which connotation implies a situation is more serious? Options:

problem

,

disaster

Back

disaster

Front

Which connotation implies an action is more polite?
Options:

sip a drink

,

gulp a drink

Back

sip a drink

Front

Which connotation implies a person is more demanding? Options: assertive, bossy

Back

bossy

Front

Which word has the most positive connotation?

courageous

,

confident

,

conceited

Back

courageous

Front

Which word has the most negative connotation?

Maria was courageous as she gave her speech.

Maria was confident as she gave her speech.

Maria was conceited as she gave her speech.

Back

conceited