Shades of Meaning Practice
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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the meaning of 'connotation'?
Back
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the meaning of 'denotation'?
Back
The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'positive connotation' mean?
Back
A positive association or feeling that a word evokes.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'negative connotation' mean?
Back
A negative association or feeling that a word evokes.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word has a more positive connotation: 'laid-back' or 'lazy'?
Back
'Laid-back' has a more positive connotation than 'lazy'.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word has a more positive connotation: 'bean-pole' or 'slender'?
Back
'Slender' has a more positive connotation than 'bean-pole'.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a word with a negative connotation?
Back
'Cheap' can have a negative connotation, suggesting low quality.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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