Connotation and Denotation

What is the definition of connotation?

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, in addition to its literal meaning.

• The grammatical structure of a sentence.

• The process of deriving meaning from context.

Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

• delight

• bliss

• joy

• happiness

Provide an example of a word with a negative connotation.

• loser

• disaster

• failure

• regret

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

• A place where one lives or resides.

• A temporary shelter for travelers.

• A place where one eats and sleeps.

• A building made of bricks and mortar.

Explain the difference between connotation and denotation.

• Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, while denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

• Connotation refers to the objective meaning of a word, while denotation refers to the subjective meaning.

• Connotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while denotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations.

• Connotation refers to the positive meaning of a word, while denotation refers to the negative meaning.

What is the denotation of the word 'snake'?

• A small, furry mammal with a long, bushy tail.

• A type of bird with colorful feathers.

• A large, aquatic creature with fins and gills.

• A long, legless reptile with a long, thin body and scales.

Give an example of a word that has both positive and negative connotations.

• passionate

• ambitious

• stubborn

• reckless

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

• Combustion

• Flame

• Burning

• Heat

Explain how connotation can affect the overall meaning of a sentence.

• Connotation has no impact on the overall meaning of a sentence.

• Connotation can add depth and nuance to a sentence, shaping the reader's interpretation and understanding.

• Connotation can completely change the intended meaning of a sentence.

• Connotation only affects the tone of a sentence, not its meaning.

Provide an example of a word that has a neutral connotation.

• common

• mediocre

• unremarkable

• ordinary