Connotation

Connotation

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English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.7.5C, RI.7.4, RL.7.4

+6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is connotation?

Back

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, in addition to its literal definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation includes the emotional or implied meanings associated with it.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a word with a positive connotation.

Back

'Assertive' has a positive connotation, suggesting confidence and decisiveness.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

'Pushy' has a negative connotation, implying aggressiveness or overbearing behavior.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a word has a neutral connotation?

Back

A word with a neutral connotation does not evoke strong emotional responses, such as 'table' or 'car'.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can context affect the connotation of a word?

Back

The context in which a word is used can change its connotation, as the surrounding words and situation influence the emotional response.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a word that can have both positive and negative connotations?

Back

The word 'ambitious' can have a positive connotation (driven) or a negative connotation (self-serving) depending on context.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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