Understanding: Connotation and Denotation

Read the following sentence: "The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air." Which word has a positive connotation?

• aroma

• air

• filled

• baked

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Which of the following sentences uses a word with a negative connotation?

• The politician was very determined.

• The politician was very stubborn.

• The politician was very persistent.

• The politician was very resolute.

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Identify the denotation of the word "snake" in the following sentence: "The snake slithered across the path."

• A deceitful person

• A type of reptile

• A dangerous creature

• A symbol of evil

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Which word in the following sentence has a neutral connotation? "The garden was lush and vibrant."

• lush

• vibrant

• garden

• was

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Read the following sentence: "The abandoned house looked eerie in the moonlight." What is the emotional tone of the word "eerie"?

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Calm

• Angry

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Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Inexpensive

• Stingy

• Frugal

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In the sentence "The teacher's voice was stern," what is the connotation of the word "stern"?

• Friendly

• Harsh

• Indifferent

• Soft

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Which of the following sentences best illustrates the difference between connotation and denotation?

• The word "home" denotes a place where one lives, but its connotation can include warmth and family.

• The word "home" denotes a place where one lives, and its connotation is the same.

• The word "home" denotes a place where one lives, but its connotation can include coldness and isolation.

• The word "home" denotes a place where one lives, and its connotation is a building.

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