Connotation & Denotation Formative

An idea or feeling that a word puts off or suggests.

• denotation

• connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The dictionary definition of a word.

• denotation

• connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which words has a POSITIVE connotation?

• glance

• stare

• look steadily

Which words has a NEGATIVE connotation?

• delayed

• tardy

• not on time

Which words has a NEGATIVE connotation?

• gathering

• group

• mob

Which words has a POSITIVE connotation?

• debate

• talk

• argue

The word immature has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word obsession has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word has the more positive connotation?

• laid-back
• lazy 

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

• frown at someone

• scowl at someone

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4