Denotative and connotative meaning

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Medium
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Abigail Jean-Joseph
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words has a more positive connotation?
Odor
Smell
Stench
Aroma
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means 'a large group of people' with a more positive connotation?
Mob
Crowd
Group
Gathering
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more negative connotation meaning 'a large group of people'?
Mob
Crowd
Throng
Mass
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is more positive when describing being very careful in your choice of things?
Choosy
Selective
Discerning
Picky
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more negative connotation when describing being very careful in your choice of things?
Finicky
Picky
Fussy
Selective
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more positive tone when referring to being inquisitive or interested in learning?
Interested
Inquisitive
Nosy
Curious
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more negative tone when referring to being inquisitive or interested in learning?
Curious
Meddlesome
Nosy
Snoopy
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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