Connotation vs. Denotation
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Connotation is:
everyday language that may include slang or idioms
words that have opposite meanings
the idea or feeling implied by a word
the literal meaning of a word
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the word with the more negative connotation:
A woman ran her fingers across the ____________________ fabric.
overpriced
expensive
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the word with the more positive connotation.
plain
natural
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the word with the more positive connotation.
snob
cultured
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The dictionary meaning of a word.
Connotation
Denotation
Interpretation
Definition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Helen was guarded about her private life. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
Dangerous
Uniterested
Carefree
Cautious
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The student committed a grave offense. The meaning of the underlined word is...?
Curious
Boring
Unusual
Serious
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
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