Connotation and Denotation Mastery

What is the connotative meaning of the word 'home' in the sentence: 'She felt a warm sense of belonging when she returned home'?

• A place where one lives

• A geographical location

• A building or structure

• A feeling of comfort and security

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the denotative meaning of the word 'computer' in the sentence: 'He bought a new computer for his office'?

• A device for processing data

• A tool for entertainment

• A symbol of modern technology

• A source of distraction

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the connotative meaning of the word 'snake' in the sentence: 'He is such a snake, always betraying his friends'?

• A dangerous animal

• A deceitful person

• A reptile

• A symbol of evil

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the denotative meaning of the word 'book' in the sentence: 'She placed the book on the shelf'?

• A source of knowledge

• A means of escape

• A collection of written pages

• A symbol of wisdom

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the connotative meaning of the word 'light' in the sentence: 'Her smile was a light in the darkness'?

• A physical phenomenon

• A metaphor for hope

• A type of energy

• A source of illumination

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

• A bold plan

• A reckless plan

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the denotative meaning of the word 'car' in the sentence: 'She drove her car to the office'?

• A means of transportation

• A symbol of freedom

• A status symbol

• A source of pollution

Which phrase has a positive connotation?

• A thrifty shopper

• A stingy shopper

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the denotative meaning of the word 'pen' in the sentence: 'She used a pen to write her notes'?

• A tool for writing

• A symbol of knowledge

• A means of communication

• A source of creativity

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the denotative meaning of the word 'chair' in the sentence: 'She sat on the chair by the window'?

• A piece of furniture for sitting

• A symbol of authority

• A place of rest

• A position of power

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4