denotation and connotation

Which synonym has the most positive connotation of "argue"?

• fight

• yell

• debate

• agree

The connotation of a word can be

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• true

• false

Choose the word with the most positive connotation.

• gossip

• chat

Which connotation is MORE positive?
________ people rode on the roller coaster.

• Brave
• Foolhardy

Identify whether the underlined word carries a positive or negative connotation.

Bob is bullheaded sometimes, but he always gets the job done.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.

• positive
• negative

What is the meaning of connotation?

• Emotional meaning of a word

• An emotional outburst

• Official meaning of a word

• Refers to emotional atmosphere produced by an author’s use of language

Which word has the most negative connotation?

“Mama: If you a son of mine, tell her! (WALTER picks up his keys and his coat and walks out. She continues, bitterly) You…you are a ______ to your father’s memory. Somebody get me my hat!”

• blur

• disgrace

• spot

• fault

Which word has the more positive connotation?

• laid-back
• lazy 

What is connotation?

• Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word.
• Dictionary meaning of a word.
• I don't know!
• Unknown meaning