9.2/10.1 - WK 3 - B3.2023

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• positive meaning (+)

• negative meaning (-)

• neutral meaning (=)

What sentence is more positive?

• She is stupid.
• It is harder for her to learn.
• She lags behind in class.
• She is not the smartest.

What is the most negative?

• Scrawny
• Skinny
• Thin
• Slim

What word is more negative?

• Confident
• Egotistical
• Prideful
• Secure

Denotation:

• The emotional association that a word carries

• The literal meaning of a word

Connotation:

• The literal meaning of a word

• A word’s definition, as you would find in a dictionary

• The emotional association that a word carries

It is important to be aware of the social, cultural, or emotional implications of words; you don’t want to give the wrong impression.

• True

• False

Which synonym of "scent" has a negative connotation?

• fragrance

• aroma

• stench

Which synonym of "a large group" has a negative connotation?

• gathering

• mob

• crowd

Which synonym of "without haste" has a positive connotation?

• leisurely

• lazily

• idly