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Connotation and Denotation quiz

Authored by Christina White

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7th Grade

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Connotation and Denotation quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of connotation?

The grammatical structure of a sentence.

The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

The dictionary definition of a word.

The process of deriving meaning from context.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words has a positive connotation: 'brave' or 'cowardly'?

brave

timid

weak

fearful

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the denotation of the word 'home'?

A place where one lives or resides.

A place where one eats or sleeps.

A place where one works or studies.

A place where one socializes or entertains.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following phrases has a figurative meaning: 'raining cats and dogs' or 'clear blue sky'?

raining cats and dogs

windy weather

sunny day

pouring buckets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the literal meaning of the word 'book'?

A stack of loose papers

A digital file containing text

A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.

A collection of blank pages

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words has a negative connotation: 'beautiful' or 'ugly'?

gorgeous

lovely

attractive

ugly

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the figurative meaning of the phrase 'break a leg'?

To wish someone bad luck

To wish someone good luck

To encourage someone to exercise

To encourage someone to dance

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