Connotation and Denotation

Which of the following has a negative connotation?

• gaze
• look steadily
• stare

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word has a positive connotation?

• brainwash
• persuade
• convince

• ask

A compliment would be to say that the owl in the picture is...

• bizarre
• strange
• unique
• stands out

Which of the following is the denotation for privacy?

• Center of public attention
• Having an opportunity to be with a limited number of people
• State of seclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following has the most positive connotation?

• carefree
• lazily
• hastily
• rushing

Choose the word with the most positive connotation.

• inquiring
• prying
• asking about

• snooping

Choose the word with the negative connotation.

• self-confident
• arrogant
• certain of self

• daring

Which word has a neutral connotation?

• Mansion
• Residence
• Shack
• shanty

The dictionary definition refers to

• denotation

• connotation

• synonym

• antonym

• glossary

The connotation of a word can be (Choose all that apply)

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• true

• false