Connotation and Denotation

Connotation and Denotation

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are connotations?

Back

Words that have feelings attached to them.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is connotation?

Back

Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The denotation is the _______________ meaning of a word.

Back

literal.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word has to do with our personal connections with words, and can be discussed in terms of positive, negative, or neutral?

Back

connotation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is denotation?

Back

The dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

Back

'Home' suggests warmth and comfort.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

'Slimy' suggests unpleasantness.

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