Understanding Connotation and Denotation

The dictionary definition refers to

• denotation

• connotation

• synonym

• antonym

• glossary

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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

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?

What is the denotation of gathering?

• jump

• to bring together

• sweetly held

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

During the Second World War, Ireland and other countries remained neutral, refusing to join either the Allies or the Axis Powers.

Which definition best explains the use of neutral in the sentence?

• certain

• not taking sides

• not caring about

• unreliable

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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

Read the sentence. Then, answer the question.

Knowing how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide is fundamental to understanding mathematics.

In the sentence, what does the word fundamental suggest about the need to know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide?

• It is urgent.

• It is confusing.

• It is difficult.

• It is necessary.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Question 8 .

Attention! Trespassing is strictly prohibited! Individuals found on property will be charged with a crime.

What does the word prohibited mean in these sentences?

• thoughtless

• reckless

• out of bounds

• against the law

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Which word with similar denotation best completes each sentence with the correct connotation?

Her ___________ speech about the importance of fighting for justice was moving.

• enthusiastic

• excited

• passionate

• eager

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word with similar denotation best completes each sentence with the correct connotation?

The performers appreciated the _____________ applause they received after the show.

• enthusiastic

• excited

• passionate

• eager

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B