Denotation and Connotation

Use the context clues in the sentence to decipher which word is best suited to complete the sentence based on its connotation.

William wanted to be honest but still impress his girlfriend, so he told her that the fancy necklace ha gave her was __________________.

• cheap

• inexpensive

• worthless

• poorly made

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

Use the context clues in the sentence to decipher which word is best suited to complete the sentence based on its connotation.

Ollie_________ science so much that he can talk about it for hours and hours.

• appreciates

• likes

• adores

• hates

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

Use the context clues in the sentence to decipher which word is best suited to complete the sentence based on its connotation.

Shayla thought her best friend's cat had lost too much weight. Hoping not to be too negative, Shayla told her that the cat looked ___________.

• emaciated

• skinny

• sick

• slim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is denotation?

• The literal or dictionary meaning of a word.

• The feelings and emotions attached to a word.

• The right to use a word.

• The inappropriate use of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is connotation?

• The literal or dictionary meaning of a word.

• The feelings and emotions attached to a word.

• The inappropriate use of a word.

• The appropriate use of a word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Use the context clues in the sentence to decipher which word is best suited to complete the sentence based on its connotation.

Martin can talk his friends into doing or believing just about anything. Some parents are worried that Martin is ___________ them.

• brainwashing

• influencing

• leading

• talking to

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Use the context clues in the sentence to decipher which word is best suited to complete the sentence based on its connotation.

Teddy entered every match thinking he could win, but never bragged. Therefore, his teammates saw him as a__________ competitor.

• conceited

• savage

• cocky

• confident

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

Use the context clues in the sentence to decipher which word is best suited to complete the sentence based on its connotation.

The sight of green beans make Ava gag. She ___________ them.

• dislikes

• loathes

• loves

• craves

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Afraid his teacher would scold him in front of the class, Horace made sure he only ___________ at his lab partner's joke.

• hollered

• roared

• snickered

• shouted

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The ad described the house as small and cozy. But when the Davenports pulled into the driveway, they were disappointed at the ____________ that stood before them.

• store

• home

• residence

• shack

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6