Connotation Practice

Front

What is connotation?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a positive connotation?

Back

A positive connotation is an association that evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling about a word.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a negative connotation?

Back

A negative connotation is an association that evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling about a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

Back

'Fascinating' is a word with a positive connotation.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

'Cheap' is a word with a negative connotation.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does the word 'courageous' imply?

Back

The word 'courageous' implies bravery and the willingness to face danger or challenges.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'foolhardy' imply?

Back

The word 'foolhardy' implies recklessness and a lack of good judgment.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

How can context clues help determine connotation?

Back

Context clues can provide hints about the emotional tone of a word based on how it is used in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'carefree'?

Back

The word 'carefree' has a positive connotation, suggesting a relaxed and happy state.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'lazily'?

Back

The word 'lazily' has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of effort or motivation.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4