Analogies & Connotation Quiz

Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?

• positive

• negative

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

A denotation is a literal or specific dictionary meaning. Many use context clues to decide on the meaning of a word that they may not be familiar with. True or False

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which has the most Negative Connotation?

• dirty
• filthy
• soiled

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

• a stingy person

• a thrifty person

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

• persistent

• stubborn

• bullheaded

• headstrong

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

• positive
• negative

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

similar : different :: permit : _______

• let

• prevent

• allow

• try

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Baby : adult :: _____ : dog

• Cat
• Leash
• Puppy
• Bottle

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

shows someone talking

• transition words

• dialogue

• narrative

• introduction

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.3B

fair : fare :: __________ : bare

• bar

• barely

• where

• bear

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D