The dictionary definition refers to

• denotation

• connotation

• synonym

• antonym

• glossary

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The connotation of a word can be

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• true

• false

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an example of denotation?

• Childish being negative while youthful is positive

• Dreamer- a person who is dreaming or has dreams

• Candy apples are very delicious.

• How have you been?

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Is this an example of a positive connotation?

“She has a very energetic mindset!”

• Yes!

• No!

• Maybe!

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

• thrifty

• stingy

• miserly

• selfish

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the denotation of gathering?

• jump

• to bring together

• sweetly held

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

What is a positive connotation of ugly?

• unattractive

• gruesome

• cute

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The charts and diagrams ___________ the multiple, and complex, parts of a plant cell.

Based on the context, which word best completes the sentence?

• illustrate

• affect

• complicate

• support

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Due to high winds and waves on the north shore, all boats must dock at the jetty located in the southern part of the bay.

Which word best explains the use of jetty in the sentence?

• floor

• stage

• pier

• camp

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Before riding a horse, the bridle straps must be buckled around the horse's mouth, eyes, and ears to restrain it.

What does the word restrain suggest about the bridle?

• It is a helmet used to train a horse.

• It is a saddle used to ride a horse.

• It is a type of headgear used to control a horse.

• It is a type of boot used to protect a horse.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C