Denotation and Connotation.

What is the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests?

• A. Connotation

• B. Denotation

• C. Both A and B

• D. None of the above

Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?

• A. Negative

• B. Positive

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

• A. A stingy person

• B. A thrifty person

A denotation is a literal or specific dictionary meaning. Many use context clues to decide on the meaning of a word that they may not be familiar with. True or False?

• A. True

• B. False

• C. Maybe

• D. I don't know

Connotation is a word's _.

• A. Synonym

• B. Antonym

• C. Emotional meaning

• D. Literal, dictionary definition.

Which is the dictionary definition of a word?

• A. Positive Connotation

• B. Negative Connotation

• C. Connotation

• D. Denotation

Which word has the most Negative connotation?

• A. Leave

• B. Abandon

• C. Depart

'She's a fabulous conversationalist'

is an example of?

• A. Denotation

• B. Connotation

• C. Negative Connotation

• D. Positive Connotation

'I'm afraid of dark. I don't want to go there.' is an example of?

• A. Denotation

• B. Connotation

• C. Positive Connotation

• D. Negative Connotation

Connotation defined as the literal meaning of words and no emotion is involved. True or False.

• A. True

• B. Maybe

• C. False

• D. None of the above