Denotation and Connotation Quiz

'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

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

Choose the best negative connotation for the following sentence:

Jacob opened up his gym bag and a horrible _____ came out.

• stink

• aroma

• scent

Choose the best positive connotation for the following sentence:

The ______ of Julie's new perfume reminded me of vanilla and roses.

• stink

• aroma

• scent

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

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

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

Decide whether the word in the statement holds a negative or positive connotation:

Trevor was proud of the mark he got on his math test, he's very self-confident.

• Positive

• Negative

What is a positive connotation of the word "immature"?

• childish

• youthful

• silly

What is a negative connotation of the word "calm"?

• boring

• relaxed

• quiet