Evaluating: Connotation and Denotation

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

• The word "snake" denotes a reptile, but its connotation can imply deceit or danger.

• The word "apple" denotes a fruit, and its connotation is also a fruit.

• The word "book" denotes a collection of pages, and its connotation is a story.

• The word "car" denotes a vehicle, and its connotation is transportation.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the impact of the word choice in the following sentence: "The politician's speech was filled with empty promises."

• The word "empty" suggests that the promises were not genuine.

• The word "speech" suggests that the politician was talking.

• The word "filled" suggests that there were many promises.

• The word "politician" suggests a person involved in politics.

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Interpret the context for meaning in the following sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the team continued their practice undeterred."

• The team stopped practicing because of the rain.

• The team was discouraged by the rain.

• The team continued practicing despite the rain.

• The team was unaware of the rain.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Apply connotation in writing by choosing the word with the most positive connotation to complete the sentence: "The new student was very _______ in class."

• Nosy

• Inquisitive

• Intrusive

• Prying

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Evaluate the tone of the following sentence based on word selection: "The little girl skipped happily down the sunny path."

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Fearful

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Interpret the context for meaning in the following sentence: "The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was a turning point in the field of genetics."

• The discovery was insignificant.

• The discovery was controversial.

• The discovery was revolutionary.

• The discovery was expected.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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

• The word "rose" denotes a flower, but its connotation can imply love or romance.

• The word "tree" denotes a plant, and its connotation is also a plant.

• The word "chair" denotes a piece of furniture, and its connotation is seating.

• The word "computer" denotes a device, and its connotation is technology.

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Interpret the context for meaning in the following sentence: "The athlete's perseverance paid off when she won the gold medal."

• The athlete gave up easily.

• The athlete's hard work was rewarded.

• The athlete was disqualified.

• The athlete was injured.

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Apply connotation in writing by choosing the word with the most positive connotation to complete the sentence: "The teacher was very _______ in her feedback."

• Critical

• Harsh

• Supportive

• Judgmental

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Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Economical

• Miserly

• Stingy

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking