Connotation and Denotation
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is denotation?
Back
Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.
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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 beyond its literal meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.
Back
'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.
Back
'Bullheaded' has a negative connotation, implying stubbornness.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'surprised' and 'astounded'?
Back
'Astounded' is more intense than 'surprised' and implies a greater level of shock.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.K.5D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the connotation: 'slim' vs 'skinny'.
Back
'Slim' has a positive connotation, while 'skinny' has a negative connotation.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean if a word has a neutral connotation?
Back
A neutral connotation means the word does not evoke strong positive or negative feelings.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.6.5C
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