Connotation and Denotation

Connotation and Denotation

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English

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is denotation?

Back

The actual dictionary definition of a word.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is connotation?

Back

How a word makes you feel or the emotional association it carries.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word has a more positive connotation: 'carefree' or 'lazily'?

Back

'Carefree' has a more positive connotation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word has a more negative connotation: 'moist' or 'soggy'?

Back

'Soggy' has a more negative connotation.

5.

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 feeling.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It means the word carries a positive emotional association or feeling.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

Back

'Chair' is an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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