Connotation Review

Front

What is denotation?

Back

The literal meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is connotation?

Back

The feelings or emotions associated with a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Which word has a more positive connotation: 'old' or 'antique'?

Back

Antique.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Choose the most positive connotation: Some students saw a ________ giraffe at the zoo.

Back

Fascinating.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What word gives a POSITIVE connotation?

Back

Vibrant.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Choose the most positive connotation: The class' trip to the amusement park was _______.

Back

Wonderful.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

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

Back

Screeching.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

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

Back

Book.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

How does context affect connotation?

Back

Context can change the emotional response a word evokes.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal meaning; connotation includes emotional associations.