Connotation and Denotation Practice

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

• Connotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while denotation refers to the emotional association of a word

• Connotation and denotation are the same thing

• Connotation is used in formal writing, while denotation is used in informal writing

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

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Provide an example of a word with a positive connotation and its corresponding word with a negative connotation.

• Peaceful (positive) and Boring (negative)

• Happy (positive) and Depressed (negative)

• Exciting (positive) and Hectic (negative)

• Joyful (positive) and Manic (negative)

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Explain how connotation can affect the tone of a piece of writing.

• By using only literal meanings of words

• By using complex and confusing language

• By adding emotional or cultural associations to words

• By removing all emotional associations from words

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Identify the denotative meaning of the word 'snake'.

• A type of dance move popular in the 1980s

• A long, legless reptile with a scaly skin

• A type of dessert made with chocolate and cream

• A type of vehicle used for transportation

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

How can understanding connotation and denotation help improve communication?

• By making communication more time-consuming and inefficient

• By making communication more confusing and ambiguous

• By helping individuals choose the right words to convey their intended meaning and avoid misunderstandings.

• By limiting the vocabulary and reducing the options for expressing ideas

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

• Knife

• War

• Chair

• Poison

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Explain the importance of considering connotation when choosing words for a specific audience.

• It has no impact on the audience's understanding

• It can affect how the audience perceives the message.

• Connotation only matters for written communication, not spoken

• It only matters for formal audiences, not informal ones

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the connotative meaning of the word 'home'.

• Place of comfort, security, and belonging

• Temporary shelter

• Prison

• Building for sale

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How can connotation and denotation impact the interpretation of a poem?

• By having no impact on the interpretation

• By making the poem easier to understand

• By influencing the emotional and literal meanings of the words used.

• By only impacting the literal meanings of the words

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Provide an example of a word with multiple connotations and explain how each connotation can change the meaning of a sentence.

• light

• dark

• heavy

• bright

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4