Denotation and Connotation Quiz
Authored by Emma Barrina
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
'Denotation' refers to
Exact dictionary meaning of a word
The correct spelling of a word
The incorrect spelling of a word
The emotional feeling a word holds
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The connotation of a word is ______
Its exact dictionary meaning
The emotional feeling the word holds
The correct way it is spelled
The incorrect way it is spelled
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the best negative connotation for the following sentence:
Jacob opened up his gym bag and a horrible _____ came out.
stink
aroma
scent
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the best positive connotation for the following sentence:
The ______ of Julie's new perfume reminded me of vanilla and roses.
stink
aroma
scent
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Decide whether the word in the statement holds a negative or positive connotation:
Sam was courageous when he stood up to the bully.
Positive
Negative
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Decide whether the word in the statement holds a negative or positive connotation:
Rita is so reckless when she drives, she goes way too fast.
Positive
Negative
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Decide whether the word in the statement holds a negative or positive connotation:
Lauren tells everyone what to do, she is so bossy.
Positive
Negative
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
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