Connotation and Denotation Practice Two

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Denotation

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The word's dictionary definition

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student

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learner

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Connotation

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the emotion behind a word

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Which word has the most negative connotation? hideous, unattractive

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hideous

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Which word has a negative connotation? child, youngster, brat

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brat

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Which word has a negative connotation? confident, arrogant, proud

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arrogant

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Which word has a negative connotation? Options: lazy, relaxed, inactive

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lazy

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aged (in the context: Gia helped Mrs. Jones, her aged neighbor, bring in his packages.)

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elderly

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Which word has a more positive connotation? giggle, cackle

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giggle

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Which word has the most negative connotation? dirty, dusty, filthy

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filthy