Connotation and Denotation Act I Romeo & Juliet

What is a definition of connotation?

• The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries; meaning in context

• The sound of a word when spoken aloud when said by a cast member in a play

• The opposite of denotation.

• The dictionary definition of a word.

"The fiery Tybalt, with his sword prepared;

Which, as he breathed defiance to my ears,

He swung about his head and cut the winds,"

Use context to determine the BEST connotation of fiery in this sentence...

• combustable

• angry

• violent

• hot

What is the definition of denotation?

• The emotional or personal associations of a word

• 
  Literal or dictionary definition of a word

  
  

• The opposite or antonym of connotation

• The figurative or metaphorical meaning of a word

Lord Montague says: "As is the bud bit with an envious worm

Ere (Before) he could spread his sweet leaves to the air"

The denotation of bud in this sentence is... but it symbolizes...

• early flower/
  Romeo

• a friend or buddy/
  Lord Capulet

• a stray dog/
  Tybalt

• a caterpillar/
  Juliet

Which word has a positive connotation?

• deplorable

• callous

• group

• apt

“But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.”

Romeo uses words with a ___ connotation to create a metaphor about Juliet's beauty.

• despicable

• calm

• gentle

• curious

Which one of these words can have a positive and a negative connotation depending on the context?

• horrid

• tough

• anaphase

• endearing

In Act I, Romeo says:

"Why, such is love's transgression. Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my chest...
Love is a smoke raised with a fume of sighs."

The connotation of love in this sentence is..

• inspiring

• troubling

• romantic

• confused

Which of these words has the most neutral connotation?

• bland

• mediocre

• ordinary

• standard

Wisely is working on an assingment that is difficult to understand. Which is the best way she could describe her situation to her teacher while keeping an up-beat, positive connotation?

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