Connotation and denotation

Denotation is a(n) ____________.

• Literal, dictionary definition

• Emotional meaning

• synonym

• antonym

Writers use this to communicate positive or negative feelings in their writing:

• connotation

• denotation

Create the most positive sentence:

Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a ________.

• hobby

• passion

• obsession

Create the most negative sentence:

Many of the neighbors were being _________ about the commotion at the house on the corner.

• nosy

• prying

• inquiring

• curious

Create the most positive sentence:

As I walked into my new classroom, I could see a few students ________________ at me.

• grinning

• sneering

• smiling

• smirking