Denotation and Connotation Practice 1

Front

What is connotation?

Back

The feeling associated with the word.

Front

What is denotation?

Back

Dictionary definition of the word.

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Which connotation is MORE negative?
I ate a ________ sandwich.

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soggy

Front

Which connotation is MORE positive?
Some of the monkeys made ______ faces.

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hilarious

Front

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

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negative

Front

Which word has a positive connotation? brainwash, persuade

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persuade

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A compliment would be to say that the owl in the picture is...

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unique

Front

An idea or feeling that a word puts off or suggests.

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connotation

Front

The dictionary definition of a word.

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denotation

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"I'm afraid," said Luke's guidance counselor carefully, "that you might find advanced calculus a little too __________ ." (Most positive word to not hurt Luke's feelings)

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Challenging