Denotation and Connotation

Denotation and Connotation

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English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.9-10.4, L.3.5A, L.11-12.4A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is denotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

'Childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the word 'brave' differ from 'foolhardy'?

Back

'Brave' has a positive connotation, while 'foolhardy' has a negative connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'laid-back'?

Back

'Laid-back' has a positive connotation, suggesting relaxation and calmness.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'lazy'?

Back

'Lazy' has a negative connotation, implying a lack of effort or motivation.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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