Connotation Mastery Practice

Which word has a positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Inexpensive

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the connotation of the word "childish"?

• Positive

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the word with a negative connotation.

• Slim

• Skinny

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following sentences uses a word with a positive connotation to describe the house?

• The house was small and cramped.

• The house was cozy and welcoming.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the denotation of the word "snake"?

• A reptile with a long, slender body and no limbs

• Something or someone deceptive or treacherous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which sentence uses a word with a negative connotation?

• The politician's speech was persuasive.

• The politician's speech was manipulative.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the sentence that uses connotation to create a positive image.

• The sun glared down at us mercilessly.

• The sun smiled down on us, warming the day.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the connotative meaning of "a heart of stone"?

• Strong and durable

• Cold and unfeeling

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the word that has a more positive connotation.

• Stubborn

• Determined

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following words has a neutral connotation?

• Thrifty

• Economical

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4