7th Grade Connotation/Denotation Flashcard

Front

What is connotation?

Back

The attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.

Front

What is denotation?

Back

Literal meaning of a word.

Front

Choose the word with the positive connotation: 'gossip' or 'chat'.

Back

chat

Front

What is the denotation of 'gaze'?

Back

to look steadily.

Front

If you change 'smell' to 'aroma', what type of connotation does it have?

Back

positive.

Front

Which word has the most negative connotation: 'flimsy' or 'delicate'?

Back

flimsy.

Front

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

'stingy'.

Front

Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

Back

'generous'.

Front

What does it mean if a word has a neutral connotation?

Back

It does not evoke strong feelings, either positive or negative.

Front

What is an example of a word with a neutral connotation?

Back

'furniture'.