Connotation vs. Denotation

What word best describes the word connotation?

• Emotion

• Dictionary

• Connotes

• Unknown meaning

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is word best describes denotation?

• Literal

• Physical

• Denote

• Typical

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

How does connotation affect our everyday communication? Please make sure to provide a real life example.

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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

Which connotation is more negative?

"I ate a _____ sandwich."

• soggy

• moist

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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

14. Which would an arrogant person be more likely to do?

• Stroll

• Parade

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is a denotative characteristic for a Taki?

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which is worth more?

• something old

• something trumpery

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

In many countries, the following colors ​ ​ (a)   symbolize freedom and hope.

• Red, white, and blue
• Blue, and white
• Green and purple

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

"The absurd news hit me like a ton of bricks". Explain the denotative meaning of the figurative language above.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The color blank best describes the connotative emotion associated with the word "forsake".

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5