Connotation and Denotation

Connotation and Denotation

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English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.6.5C, L.3.5A, L.3.3A

+15

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is denotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

'Courageous' has a positive connotation, suggesting bravery and heroism.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

'Snake' can have a negative connotation when used to describe a person, implying deceitfulness.

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

How can context clues help determine connotation?

Back

Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that help readers infer whether a word has a positive or negative connotation.

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 is the connotation of the word 'persistent'?

Back

'Persistent' has a positive connotation, suggesting determination and dedication.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'stubborn'?

Back

'Stubborn' has a negative connotation, implying an unwillingness to change or listen.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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