Connotation and Denotation

Connotation and Denotation

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English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.6.5C, L.3.5A, RI.6.4

+5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of connotation?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of denotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word has a positive connotation: 'youthful' or 'childish'?

Back

'Youthful' has a positive connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It means the word carries a negative emotional association or implication.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

'Stench' is an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'thrifty'?

Back

'Thrifty' has a positive connotation, suggesting wise spending.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'stingy'?

Back

'Stingy' has a negative connotation, implying unwillingness to spend.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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