Connotation and Denotation L.19

What is the definition of denotation?

• the feelings or ideas a word suggests

• the actual dictionary definition of a word

• a word that is a symbol of the opposite word

• words that have the same meanings

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of connotation?

• the feelings or ideas a word suggests

• the actual dictionary definition of a word

• a word that is a symbol of the opposite word

• words that have the same meanings

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Is the underlined word used denotatively or connotatively? "That girl is immature and impossible to be around because she is always goofing around and is a huge disruption in class."

• denotatively

• connotatively

• both

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following words has the most positive connotation?

• dwelling

• house

• home

• residence

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 words has the most negative connotation?

• cheap

• frugal

• thrifty

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 has the most positive connotation?

• plain

• dull

• ugly

• unattractive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word has the most neutral connotation?

• assertive

• pushy

• aggressive

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a negative connotation for funny?

• absurd

• uncommon

• comical

• amusing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What would a negative connotation for the word "quick" be?

• prompt

• rapid

• hasty

• responsive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is a neutral connotation for small?

• short

• paltry

• insignificant

• trivial

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4