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DENOTATIONS AND CONNOTATIONS

Authored by Bernadette Horton

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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

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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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