Denotation and Connotation

Front

What is connotation?

Back

The feeling associated with the word.

Front

What is denotation?

Back

Dictionary definition of the word.

Front

Which connotation is MORE negative?
I didn't like the ______ on the jester's face.

Back

smirk

Front

Which connotation is MORE negative?
I ate a ________ sandwich.

Back

soggy

Front

Which connotation is MORE positive?
Some of the monkeys made ______ faces.

Back

hilarious

Front

Which connotation is MORE negative? It made me feel _______.

Back

frightened

Front

Which connotation is MORE negative?
Mike _______ us to go to the funny house.

Back

nagged

Front

Which connotation is MORE negative?
We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park.

Back

cheap

Front

Which connotation is MORE positive?
Everyone had a _____ on his or her face on the way home.

Back

smile

Front

Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals in the animal house.

Back

fascinating