Connotation and Tone

What is the definition of positive connotation?

• Positive connotation is the negative or unfavorable associations and emotions that a word or phrase evokes in people.

• Positive connotation is the positive or favorable associations and emotions that a word or phrase evokes in people.

• Positive connotation is the neutral or indifferent associations and emotions that a word or phrase evokes in people.

• Positive connotation is the absence of any associations and emotions that a word or phrase evokes in people.

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

• attractive

• beautiful

• lovely

• gorgeous

What is the definition of negative connotation?

• The negative connotation is the absence of any meaning or implication associated with a word or phrase.

• The negative connotation is the positive or favorable meaning or implication associated with a word or phrase.

• The negative connotation is the negative or unfavorable meaning or implication associated with a word or phrase.

• The negative connotation is the neutral or indifferent meaning or implication associated with a word or phrase.

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

• cowardly

• daring

• heroic

• fearless

What is the definition of formal tone?

• The use of emotional language and a confrontational tone in communication.

• The use of professional language and a serious, respectful tone in communication.

• The use of casual language and a relaxed tone in communication.

• The use of slang and informal language in communication.

Which of the following sentences has a formal tone: 'Hey, what's up?' or 'Good day, how are you today?'?

• Howdy, how's it going?

• Yo, how you doin'?

• Hey, what's up?

• Good day, how are you today?

What is the definition of informal tone?

• A casual and conversational style of writing or speaking.

• A structured and organized style of writing or speaking.

• A serious and authoritative style of writing or speaking.

• A formal and professional style of writing or speaking.

Which of the following sentences has an informal tone: 'I apologize for the inconvenience' or 'Sorry for the trouble'?

• Regret for the inconvenience.

• Apologies for the trouble.

• Sorry for the trouble

• Apologies for the inconvenience.

What is the definition of emotional tone?

• The volume or loudness of a person's voice when expressing emotions.

• The physical gestures and body language used to convey emotions.

• The ability to understand and regulate one's own emotions.

• The overall emotional quality or mood expressed in a piece of communication.

Which of the following sentences has an emotional tone: 'I am so excited!' or 'I don't care'?

• I am so excited!

• I am not interested.

• I am feeling neutral.

• I am so bored.