Connotation: Postive? Negative?

Connotation: Postive? Negative?

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English

4th - 7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.7.5C, RI.7.4, L.3.3A

+8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a positive connotation?

Back

A positive connotation is when a word suggests a favorable or pleasant idea or feeling.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a negative connotation?

Back

A negative connotation is when a word suggests an unfavorable or unpleasant idea or feeling.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

Back

'Brave' suggests courage and strength.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

'Cheap' suggests low quality or worth.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'smile' imply?

Back

'Smile' has a positive connotation, suggesting happiness or friendliness.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'soggy' imply?

Back

'Soggy' has a negative connotation, suggesting something is overly wet and unappetizing.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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