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Connotation

Authored by John Dean

English

5th Grade - University

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Connotation
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A word’s denotation is its dictionary definition. But a word can also evoke certain thoughts and feelings. The thoughts and feelings associated with a certain word are called the connotation of the word. Words with the same denotation can have different connotations. Connotations can be positive, negative or neutral.
Which of the following has a positive connotation?

A strong reek 
A strong aroma 

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following has a negative connotation?

A pushy leader
A charismatic leader

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following has a positive connotation? 

Squandered his time 
Invested his time 

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following has a negative connotation?

A bold plan
A reckless plan

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following has a negative connotation? 

Energetic dogs 
Rambunctious dogs 

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following has a positive connotation?

Spoke with arrogance 
Spoke with confidence 

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following has a positive connotation?

An aggressive stance
A hostile stance 

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

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