Diction & Apostrophes Flashcard

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Which is the dictionary definition of a word?

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Denotation

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A word's connotation is

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the feelings or emotions associated with the word.

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Which has a more negative connotation? a powerful stink, a powerful aroma

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a powerful stink

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Ms. Trevino has been a ( positive connotation) employee for eight years.

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valuable

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After getting paid, Ms. Rendon (negative connotation) her money.

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squandered

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Can you please ask the new saleswoman not to be so (negative connotation)? She is scaring away the customers.

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pushy

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There is a (crowd/mob) of people who are being violent at the concert.

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mob

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Which phrase has a NEGATIVE (–) connotation? Options: a box filled with documents, a box crammed with documents, a box stuffed with documents

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a box crammed with documents

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Describing someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

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negative (–)

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Steve was good at many things. He was pretty (positive connotation) because of this.

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proud