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 opposite of denotation.

• The sound of a word when spoken.

Which of the following is an example of a word with positive connotation? a) Beautiful b) Ugly c) Mediocre d) Average

• a) Beautiful

• d) Average

• c) Mediocre

• b) Ugly

What is the definition of denotation?

• The emotional or personal associations of a word

• The opposite or antonym of a word

• The figurative or metaphorical meaning of a word

• Literal or dictionary definition of a word

Which of the following is an example of a word with negative connotation? a) Brave b) Cowardly c) Confident d) Fearless

• a) Brave

• c) Confident

• d) Fearless

• b) Cowardly

What is the definition of neutral connotation?

• The definition of neutral connotation is the meaning of a word or phrase that is completely unrelated to any feeling or emotion.

• The definition of neutral connotation is the meaning of a word or phrase that does not imply a positive or negative feeling or emotion.

• The definition of neutral connotation is the meaning of a word or phrase that implies a negative feeling or emotion.

• The definition of neutral connotation is the meaning of a word or phrase that implies a positive feeling or emotion.

Which of the following is an example of a word with neutral connotation? a) Exciting b) Boring c) Thrilling d) Enthralling

• Exciting

• Thrilling

• Enthralling

• Boring

What is the definition of literal meaning?

• The hidden meaning of a word or phrase

• The figurative meaning of a word or phrase

• The emotional meaning of a word or phrase

• Actual or dictionary definition of a word or phrase

Which of the following is an example of a word with figurative meaning? a) Run b) Jump c) Fly d) Soar

• d) Soar

• c) Crawl

• b) Swim

• a) Walk

What is the definition of figurative meaning?

• Non-literal interpretation of words or phrases

• The opposite of metaphorical meaning

• The use of figures of speech in writing

• Literal interpretation of words or phrases

Which of the following is an example of a word with literal meaning? a) Love b) Hate c) Like d) Adore

• a

• b

• d

• c