CROW - Denotation vs. Connotation

(a)   refers to the dictionary definition of a word. ​ (b)   , on the other hand, refers to the idea or feeling the word implies.

• Denotation
• Connotation

The denotation of the word "slim" is:

• thin

• large

• hungry

• angry

The denotation of the word "sparkling" is:

• burning

• bubbling

• glittering

• glowing

The denotation of the word "ancient" is:

• old

• young

• ugly

• broken

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• weird

• strange

• unique

• weirdo

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

• original

• different

• unique

• weirdo

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• scent

• odor

• stench

• smelly

Categorize the following synonyms according to their connotations.

Groups:

(a) Neutral/Positive

,

(b) Negative

• obsession

• passion

• leave

• curious

• cottage

• shack

• nosy

• abandon

The denotation of the word "magnitude" is:

• size or severity

• speed

• color

• attitude

The idea or feeling a word creates is known as its:

• denotation

• connotation