Connotation-Denotation Practice

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What is connotation?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is denotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does the word 'base' mean in the context of a foundation?

Back

Base (noun): a thing or part on which something rests.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'base' mean when describing moral character?

Back

Base (adjective): not honorable or moral.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does it mean to 'base' something?

Back

Base (verb): to use as a base or basis for; to establish.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

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

Back

Carefree has a positive connotation.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Which word has a positive connotation: 'brainwash' or 'persuade'?

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Persuade has a positive connotation.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is an example of a word with multiple meanings?

Back

Duck: can refer to a bird or the action of lowering one's head.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'unique'?

Back

Unique has a positive connotation, suggesting something special or one-of-a-kind.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'bizarre'?

Back

Bizarre has a negative connotation, suggesting something strange or unusual in a disturbing way.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4