Connotation Denotation Meaning

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English
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7th - 10th Grade
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Kayla Buglewicz
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Match the following connotations:
Valiant
Negative: coerce
Rich
Negative: brazen
Force
Positive: friend
Ally
Positive: brave
Bold
Negative: opulent
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Select the word in parentheses that best fits the sentence:
Mila's (arrogant/self-confident) attitude impressed the interviewers so much that they gave her the job that day.
arrogant (def: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities)
self-confident (def: trusting in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment)
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Select the word in parentheses that best fits the sentence: My mother's (prying/curious) nature causes me to avoid telling her anything personal anymore.
prying (def: excessively interested in a person's private affairs; too inquisitive.)
curious (def: eager to know or learn something.)
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Select the word in parentheses that best fits the sentence:
My boss's (expectation/promise) is that I will complete the project on time.
expectation (def: a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.)
promise (def: a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen.)
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Select the word in parentheses that best fits the sentence:
Jimmy had built his ambitions on the (expectation/promise) of the American Dream.
expectation (def: a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.)
promise (def: a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing or that a particular thing will happen.)
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
Select the word in parentheses that best fits the sentence:
The (decorated/ornate) dining room shows off the wealth of the family.
decorated (def: make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.)
ornate (def: made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.)
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 10 pts
". . . the doorbell rings and a thin young boy begins to tell their father about a Sales Program he’s completing for a scholarship . . . , and he holds up a filthy tattered little booklet . . . ." Which choice identifies the denotation and connotation of filthy?
denotation: very dirty; connotation: negative
denotation: well-worn; connotation: neutral
denotation: rotten; connotation: negative
denotation: dusty; connotation: neutral
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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