Copy of Connotation

Multiple Choice

What does connotation mean?

• Connotation is the implied or associated meaning of a word.

• Connotation is the literal meaning of a word.

• Connotation refers to the grammatical function of a word.

Draw

Speaking of my boss,

If I will need to speak positively to them how do I think they will look?

Let's dress for SUCCESS!!

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the emotions that a word stirs in a reader?

• synonym

• denotation

• connotation

• acronym

Multiple Choice

If I use connotation to describe my BOSS I should use:

• Positive connotation

• Negative Connotation

Multiple Choice

William wanted to be honest but still impress his girlfriend. So he told her that the fancy necklace he gave her was _________________________.

• inexpensive

• cheap

• his favorite

Multiple Choice

Shayla thought her best friend's cat had lost too much weight. Hoping not to be too negative, Shayla told her that the cat looked ________________________

• gaunt

• skinny

• like death

Draw

Draw me Shayla's friend's cat:

remember Shayla wasn't trying to be rude, the cat is_____

Multiple Choice

Teddy entered every fencing match thinking he could win but never bragged. Therefore, his teammates saw him as a ______________ competitor.

• sure

• decent

• cocky

• confident

Open Ended

From our Vocabulary words pick 1 and decide if it has a positive or negative (or neutral connotation)