Connotation and Denotation

What is the definition of connotation?

• The definition of connotation is the grammatical structure of a word.

• The definition of connotation is the opposite of denotation.

• The definition of connotation is the sound of a word.

• The definition of connotation is the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, in addition to its literal meaning.

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

• d) Average

• a) Beautiful

• c) Mediocre

• b) Ugly

Which of the following is an example of a word with negative connotation? a) Honest b) Dishonest c) Trustworthy d) Reliable

• a) Honest

• d) Reliable

• b) Dishonest

• c) Trustworthy

What is the definition of denotation?

• The definition of denotation is the literal or dictionary meaning of a word.

• The definition of denotation is the grammatical structure of a word.

• The definition of denotation is the pronunciation of a word.

• The definition of denotation is the connotative or figurative meaning of a word.

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

• a) Exciting

• c) Thrilling

• d) Enthralling

• boring

Which of the following is an example of a word with literal meaning? a) Metaphor b) Simile c) Hyperbole d) Dictionary

• Dictionary

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

What is the term used to describe the associations or emotions that a word carries?

• denotation

• definition

• connotation

• meaning

Which of the following is an example of a word association? a) Dog - Furry b) Cat - Meow c) Bird - Fly d) Fish - Swim

• b) Cat - Bark

• a) Dog - Furry

• d) Fish - Fly

• c) Bird - Sing

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

• Cowardly

• Fearless

• Brave

• Heroic

Brett looks very scrawny. What type of connotation does the word "scrawny" have?

• Positive Connotation

• Negative Connotation