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Connotation and Denotation

Authored by Mrs. Levine

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 103+ times

Connotation and Denotation
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Denotation:

The emotional association that a word carries

The literal meaning of a word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Connotation:

The literal meaning of a word

A word’s definition, as you would find in a dictionary

The emotional association that a word carries

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Connotation is used in ______ texts.

informative

persuasive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is important to be aware of the social, cultural, or emotional implications of words; you don’t want to give the wrong impression.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Advertisers consider word connotations when promoting their products; appropriate diction appeals to consumers.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which synonym of "scent" has a negative connotation?

fragrance

aroma

stench

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which synonym of "a large group" has a negative connotation?

gathering

mob

crowd

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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