Connotation and Denotation Quiz

What is the BEST definition of connotation?

• The opposite of denotation.

• The emotional association that a word carries - the feeling it gives you.

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• The sound of a word when spoken.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• sad

• joyful

• angry

• depressing

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the BEST definition of denotation?

• The opposite of connotation

• The sound of a word

• The emotional or cultural associations of a word

• The literal or dictionary definition of a word

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

• Pleasant

• Joyful

• Unpleasant

• Delightful

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the figurative meaning of the sentence, "I've told you a million times not to exaggerate!"

• The speaker has said the same thing over and over.

• The speaker has literally told someone not to exaggerate a million different times.

• The speaker is encouraging someone to exaggerate.

• The speaker exaggerates often.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Miserable

• Hateful

• Thrilled

• Depressing

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

• Delightful

• Joyful

• Dispiriting

• Comforting

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the figurative meaning of the phrase, "It's raining cats and dogs."

• It is raining heavily.

• It is sunny and clear.

• It is snowing heavily.

• It is raining cats and dogs.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4