Connotation vs Denotation

Denotation is a word's ____________.

• literal, dictionary definition

• emotional meaning

• synonym

• antonym

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The connotation of a word can be

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The word odor has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

The word curious has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word delayed has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

The word youthful has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

Which synonym has a more positive connotation than "tardy"?

• playful

• punctual

• delayed

• late

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which synonym has the most negative connotation of "search"?

• look

• explore

• snoop

• browse

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which synonym has the most positive connotation of "argue"?

• fight

• yell

• debate

• agree

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose the word with the most positive connotation.

• gossip

• chat

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4