Updated Connotation & Denotation

What is the definition of connotation?

• 
  The grammatical structure of a sentence.

• The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• The process of deriving meaning from context.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words has a positive connotation: 'brave' or 'cowardly'?

• brave

• cowardly

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the denotation of the word 'home'?

• A place where one lives or resides.

• A place where one eats or sleeps.

• A place where one works or studies.

• A place where one socializes or entertains.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following phrases has a figurative meaning:

• raining cats and dogs

• clear blue sky

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the literal meaning of the word 'book'?

• A stack of loose papers

• A digital file containing text

• A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.

• A collection of blank pages

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following words has a negative connotation:

• beautiful

• ugly

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the figurative meaning of the phrase 'break a leg'?

• 
  To wish someone bad luck

• To wish someone good luck

• To encourage someone to exercise

• 
  To encourage someone to dance

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the connotation of the word 'snake'?

• 
  A long, legless reptile with a long, thin body and scales.

• a lying. deceitful person

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following phrases has a literal meaning:

• heart of gold

• piece of cake

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the positive connotation of the word 'stubborn'?

• persistent: continuing on despite difficulty

• inflexible: unwilling to change or compromise

• obstinate: refusing to change one's opinion

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4