6.L.5 - Connotation vs. Denotation

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English
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6th Grade
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Holly Davenport
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What is a denotation?
The dictionary definition of a word
The feeling a word gives to a reader
a book signed by an author (like an autograph)
An introvert with many friends
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.RI.5.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What is the difference between denotations and connotations?
Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word
Denotations are feelings, connotations aren't
Connotations are words that end in vowels, denotations are words that describe verbs.
Denotations and connotations are the same exact thing.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which sentence is the denotation of the word "fuzzy"?
Fuzzy is a word that often makes people feel warm inside.
Fuzzy gives the reader a nice, warm feeling.
Fuzzy is a happy word.
Fuzzy is a soft/fluffy texture, mainly on animals or rugs.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?
nasty
exciting
carefree
bashful
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What word gives a POSITIVE connotation?
screeching
tearing
vibrant
gory
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
A word's denotation is
the emotion associated with the word
The dictionary definition of the word
Its correct spelling
Its incorrect spellin
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
A word's connotation is
its correct pronunciation
its translation into a foreign language
its dictionary definition
the feelings or emotions associated the word
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
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