Connotation and Denotation
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6th Grade
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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?
positive
negative
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which phrase has a negative connotation?
a stingy person
a thrifty person
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.
thrifty
stingy
miserly
selfish
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.
foolhearty
courageous
rash
reckless
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
6.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were (a) in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ________________ as she ran her fingers across the fabric.
expensive
overpriced
unafordable
pricey
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
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