Connotation

Connotation

Assessment

Flashcard

English

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.6.5C, RI.6.4, RL.6.4

+3

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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.6.5C

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 an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is favorable or beneficial.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a negative connotation?

Back

A negative connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is unfavorable or harmful.

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

Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

Back

Example: 'youthful' suggests energy and vitality.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

Example: 'childish' suggests immaturity.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'stench' imply?

Back

The word 'stench' has a negative connotation, suggesting a strong and unpleasant smell.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'fragrance' imply?

Back

The word 'fragrance' has a positive connotation, suggesting a pleasant smell.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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