Connotation & Denotation

What is denotation?

• Literal meaning of a word.

• Attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.

• Person, place, or thing.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is connotation?

• Literal meaning of a word.

• Attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.

• The prefix of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a negative connotation of fragrance?

• odor

• aroma

• scent

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a positive connotation of tardy?

• playful

• delayed

• punctual

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a positive connotation of hyperactive?

• energetic

• calm

• jumpy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the denotation of gathering?

• jump

• to bring together

• sweetly held

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.4

What is a negative connotation of ask?

• request

• seek

• demand

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a negative connotation for search?

• look

• snoop

• seek

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a positive connotation of ugly?

• unattractive

• gruesome

• cute

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4