Connote vs. Denote

Denotation is a word's ____________.

• literal, dictionary definition

• emotional meaning

• synonym

• antonym

The connotation of a word can be

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• true

• false

The word odor has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

The word curious has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

The word youthful has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Which synonym has a more positive connotation than "tardy"?

• playful

• punctual

• delayed

• late

Which synonym has the most negative connotation of "search"?

• look

• explore

• snoop

• browse

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

• fight

• yell

• debate

• agree

Choose the word with the most positive connotation.

• gossip

• chat

Connotation is a word's ___________.

• synonym

• emotional meaning

• antonym

• literal, dictionary definition