7th Grade Connotation/Denotation Quiz
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7th Grade Connotation/Denotation Quiz
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Rodney Smith
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This quiz focuses on the fundamental language arts concepts of connotation and denotation, essential vocabulary skills for 7th grade students. The questions systematically assess students' understanding that denotation refers to a word's literal, dictionary meaning while connotation encompasses the emotional associations and attitudes words carry beyond their basic definitions. Students must demonstrate their ability to distinguish between positive and negative connotations by selecting appropriate word alternatives and identifying how word choice affects meaning and tone in context. The quiz requires students to apply critical thinking skills as they analyze subtle differences between synonyms like "cheap" versus "inexpensive," "hobby" versus "obsession," and "delicate" versus "flimsy." These exercises develop students' sophisticated understanding of how authors deliberately choose words to create specific emotional responses and establish particular tones in their writing. Created by Rodney Smith, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This assessment tool provides multiple opportunities for formative evaluation of students' grasp of connotation and denotation before moving into more advanced literary analysis units. Teachers can use this quiz as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of a word choice unit, as guided practice during instruction, or as a review activity before summative assessments. The varied question formats—from basic definitions to contextual applications—make it suitable for homework assignments that reinforce classroom learning or as warm-up activities that activate prior knowledge. This quiz directly supports mastery of CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.5.C, which requires students to distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations, and connects to CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.4 as students build foundational skills for analyzing how authors' word choices impact meaning and tone in literary texts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is denotation?
Literal meaning of a word.
Attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.
Person, place, or thing.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is connotation?
Literal meaning of a word.
Attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.
The prefix of a word.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
A writer must be aware of the connotation of a word used in a sentence so that the correct feeling is established.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a negative connotation of fragrance?
odor
aroma
scent
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a positive connotation of tardy?
playful
delayed
punctual
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a positive connotation of hyperactive?
energetic
calm
jumpy
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the denotation of gathering?
jump
to bring together
sweetly held
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.4D
CCSS.RI.7.4
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