Connotation vs Denotation Quiz

Identify the connotative meaning in the following sentence: 'She's as sweet as a peach.'

• She is as bland as a potato.

• She is as bitter as a lime.

• She is very kind and pleasant.

• She is as sour as a lemon.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Identify the connotative meaning in the following sentence: 'He's as sly as a fox.'

• Slow and lazy

• Honest and trustworthy

• Clever and cunning

• Loud and obnoxious

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Identify the connotative meaning in the following sentence: 'She's as stubborn as a mule.'

• Implies obstinacy and difficulty to persuade

• Implies flexibility and willingness to compromise

• She's as stubborn as a kitten.

• She's as stubborn as a rock.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Identify the denotative meaning of the word 'home.'

• A large office building

• The denotative meaning of the word 'home' is a place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

• A temporary shelter for travelers

• A small hut in the forest

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify the denotative meaning of the word 'snake.'

• a type of fruit

• a long, legless reptile with a scaly skin

• a type of vehicle

• a type of clothing

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the denotative meaning of the word 'fire.'

• The denotative meaning of the word 'fire' is a cozy gathering place for warmth and light.

• The denotative meaning of the word 'fire' is the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products.

• The denotative meaning of the word 'fire' is a bright red or orange color.

• The denotative meaning of the word 'fire' is a type of weapon used in warfare.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Explain how connotation can affect the meaning of a word in a sentence.

• Connotation can add layers of meaning to a word, making it positive, negative, or neutral in different contexts.

• Connotation has no impact on the meaning of a word

• Connotation only affects the spelling of a word

• Connotation is only important in poetry

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Discuss the impact of using positive connotations in advertising.

• Positive connotations can lead to decreased sales and brand disloyalty

• Positive connotations have no impact on advertising

• Positive connotations only work for certain products and not others

• Positive connotations can create a favorable image of the product or service in the minds of consumers, leading to increased sales and brand loyalty.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

In what way can the context of a sentence help determine the connotation of a word?

• By providing additional information about the tone, emotion, or implied meaning of the word within the specific sentence.

• By ignoring the context and focusing only on the word itself

• By asking a friend for their opinion

• By looking up the word in a dictionary

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Give an example of how context can change the connotation of the word 'dark.'

• A scary movie vs a rich and flavorful cup of coffee

• A joyful celebration vs a lack of knowledge or understanding

• A bright sunny day vs a gloomy and depressing mood

• A colorful painting vs a lack of light or visibility

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4