Connotation and Denotation Quiz

During a school trip, Luna, Benjamin, and Michael visited an old house. Benjamin remarked, 'This old house has character.' Identify the connotative meaning of Benjamin's statement.

• The connotative meaning is that the old house is falling apart.

• The connotative meaning is that the old house is haunted.

• The connotative meaning is that the old house is modern and updated.

• The connotative meaning is that the old house has unique or interesting features that make it special.

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Aria, Ava, and Scarlett found a small creature in their backyard. What is the denotative meaning of the creature if they referred to it as a 'dog'?

• A type of flower

• A domesticated carnivorous mammal

• A large body of water

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Abigail is known in her school for being very active. Her friends often say 'Abigail is as busy as a bee'. What does 'busy as a bee' mean in this context?

• Lazy and unproductive

• Sick and tired

• Very active and industrious

• Quiet and reserved

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Arjun, Elijah, and Liam are painting a picture. If Arjun uses the color 'blue', what is he referring to?

• The sky in their painting

• The ocean in their painting

• A color in their painting

• The mood of their painting

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Charlotte is writing a poem and she wants to use words with strong emotional associations. Elijah suggests she focus on the connotation of words, while Zoe thinks she should stick to their denotation. Can you differentiate between connotation and denotation with examples to help them?

• Connotation refers to the implied meaning or emotional association of a word, while denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

• Connotation and denotation are the same thing

• Connotation is only used in literature, while denotation is used in everyday language

• Connotation is the literal meaning of a word, while denotation is the implied meaning

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During a literature class, Daniel asked Aiden to explain the difference between connotation and denotation using a real-world example. How should Aiden respond?

• Connotation is like the literal meaning of a traffic light, which is a device to control traffic, while denotation is like the implied meaning, which is to stop when it's red and go when it's green.

• Connotation and denotation are the same thing, like a traffic light just being a traffic light.

• Connotation is like the dictionary definition of a traffic light, while denotation is like the emotional association we have when we see a red or green light.

• Connotation refers to the implied meaning or emotional association of a traffic light, like feeling safe to go when it's green, while denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a traffic light, which is a device to control traffic.

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Scarlett, Ethan, and Evelyn were experiencing a rainy day. Write a sentence using connotation to describe their experience.

• The rain ruined their plans and made the day miserable for Scarlett, Ethan, and Evelyn.

• The rain poured down, creating a cold and uncomfortable environment for Scarlett, Ethan, and Evelyn.

• The rain fell heavily, causing a depressing and gloomy atmosphere for Scarlett, Ethan, and Evelyn.

• The rain poured down in a soothing, refreshing manner, creating a peaceful atmosphere for Scarlett, Ethan, and Evelyn.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

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Mason, Luna, and Grace are planning a picnic. How would Luna, who is in charge of the weather report, use denotation to describe a sunny day for the picnic?

• She would say, 'The clouds are dark and gloomy.'

• She would say, 'The sun is shining brightly in the sky.'

• She would say, 'The rain is pouring down from the sky.'

• She would say, 'The wind is howling and the trees are swaying.'