DENOTATIONS AND CONNOTATIONS
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The connotation of a word is its...
dictionary definition
literal meaning
negative meaning
suggested meaning
Answer explanation
Connotation refers to a meaning that is implied or suggested by a word apart from the thing which it describes explicitly.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the DENOTATION of the word black?
Evil
A colour
Death
Nighttime
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the CONNOTATION of a dove?
a feathered bird
peace
harmony
love
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the DENOTATION of the word knife?
a sharp object used for cutting
a symbol used to show victory
a symbol of aggression
a symbol of freedom
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which adjective(s) have a positive connotation?
childish
childlike
sensible
foolish
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Is the word politician used in a positive, negative or neutral way in the following sentence?
He is such a good politician; he can always manage to pass even the most corrupt laws.
positive
negative
neutral
Answer explanation
Definitely negative. You need to look at the word 'corrupt' which means dishonest or unprincipled. A good politician should not behave in a dishonest way.
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Select the best word to complete the following sentence so that it makes sense:
She ------- (stared/looked steadily/gazed) lovingly into the eyes of the person she was about to marry.
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Answer explanation
gazed because it has the most positive meaning
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