Communicative English- Denotation and connotation

Which of the following definitions best describes the term 'Denotation'?

• The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries.

• The explicit or literal meaning of a word

• The ability of a word to convey different meanings based on the context.

• The use of a word in a way that is intentionally vague or ambiguous

Which of the following definitions best describes the term 'Connotation'?

• The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries.

• The explicit or literal meaning of a word

• The ability of a word to convey different meanings based on the context.

• The use of a word in a way that is intentionally vague or ambiguous.

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

• Happy

• Gorgeous

• Arrogant

• Confident

Which of the following sentences has a positive connotation?

• The old house is quaint and charming.

• The old house is outdated and rundown

• The old house is creepy and spooky.

• The old house is dark and gloomy.

Which of the following words can be used to convey a positive connotation?

• Dirty

• Simple

• Stubborn

• Boring