Midterm Review - Denotation vs. Connotation

(a)   refers to the dictionary definition of a word. ​ (b)   , on the other hand, refers to the idea or feeling the word implies.

• Denotation
• Connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The denotation of the word "slim" is:

• thin

• large

• hungry

• angry

The denotation of the word "sparkling" is:

• burning

• bubbling

• glittering

• glowing

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The denotation of the word "ancient" is:

• old

• young

• ugly

• broken

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• weird

• strange

• unique

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• scent

• odor

• stench

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

• bossy

• assertive

• confident

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Categorize the following synonyms according to their connotations.

Groups:

(a) Neutral/Positive

,

(b) Negative

• nosy

• curious

• shack

• abandon

• cottage

• passion

• leave

• obsession

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The literal definition of a word is its:

• denotation

• connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The word "petite" has a (a)   connotation.

• positive
• negative

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4