Connotation and Denotation Exercise

Connotation and Denotation Exercise

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English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.8.5C, L.3.5A, RL.3.4

+8

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is denotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is connotation?

Back

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

Back

Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings or associations related to that word.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a word with a positive connotation?

Back

The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a word with a negative connotation?

Back

The word 'disgrace' has a negative connotation, implying shame or dishonor.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does context affect connotation?

Back

The context in which a word is used can change its connotation, making it more positive or negative.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a word with a neutral connotation?

Back

The word 'child' has a neutral connotation, simply referring to a young person without positive or negative feelings.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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