Exploring Connotation and Tone in Language

What does the term 'connotation' refer to in language?

• The origin of a word

• A type of literary device

• The emotional association with a word

• The dictionary definition of a word

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word is likely to have a more negative connotation?

• Childish

• Youthful

• Young

• Childlike

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an example of a word with a negative connotation?

• Interested

• Curious

• Inquisitive

• Nosy

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What role does connotation play in communication?

• It clarifies the literal meaning of words

• It affects how the message is perceived emotionally

• It provides synonyms for words

• It corrects spelling mistakes

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What impact does connotation have on the tone of a text?

• It has no impact

• It defines the grammatical structure

• It influences the reader's emotional response

• It changes the factual content of the text

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which word would be considered to have a positive connotation?

• Slender

• Skinny

• Thin

• Gaunt

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the example given, which word carries a more negative connotation?

• Fool

• Trick

• Deceive

• Mislead

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'tone' refer to in the context of writing?

• The length of the text

• The author's attitude towards the subject

• The structure of sentences

• The complexity of vocabulary used

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How can understanding connotations help in analyzing texts?

• By counting the number of words

• By translating texts accurately

• By understanding the author's attitude

• By identifying grammatical errors

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why might an author choose words with specific connotations?

• To adjust the text's readability level

• To confuse the reader

• To convey a specific tone

• To increase the word count

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B