Honors Connotation and Denotation

The dictionary definition for each of the following words is "curious." Which word has a positive connotation?

• prying

• inquisitive

• snoopy

• nosy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word would you use to describe a stubborn person in the most negative way?

• firm

• rigid

• pig-headed

• willful

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Select the correct denotation for the word clumsy.

• large

• unhealthy

• awkward

• agile

Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?

• beam

• grin

• smirk

• smile

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

If you wanted to describe an honest person in a negative way, which word would you use?

• blunt

• assertive

• candid

• frank

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D