Word Choice

Word Choice

Technical Words / Connotations

Multiple Choice

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

• hilarious

• amusing

Multiple Choice

Which connotation is more positive? Our trip to the amusement park was _______

• fine

• wonderful

Multiple Choice

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

• frown at someone

• scowl at someone

Multiple Choice

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

• a stingy person

• a thrifty person

Multiple Choice

Which phrase has negative connotation?

• a box filled with documents

• a box crammed with documents

Multiple Choice

Which word has a negative connotation?

• stench

• smell

Technical Words

• Words that have specific meanings in informational text.

• Specifically related to the content.

• Usually the bold or words in italics.

Poll

Does the word dominate sound positive or negative?

• positive

• negative

Poll

Does the word averse sound positive or negative?

• positive

• negative

Dominate

• to be most common; tower above

• to rule over; govern; control

averse

• having a clear dislike of

• strongly opposed to

Open Ended

What are other words similar to dominate and averse?