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Positive and negative connotations
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6th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 5 pts
The word odor has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
All words have a connotation and a denotation. If you look up the word 'snake' in the dictionary, it would define a reptile. If you called someone 'snake', it would be an example of a
positive connotation
denotation
negative connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
gossip--chat
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?
Nosy
Curious
Inquisitive
I don't know.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which word has the most negative connotation?
“Mama: If you a son of mine, tell her! (WALTER picks up his keys and his coat and walks out. She continues, bitterly) You…you are a ______ to your father’s memory. Somebody get me my hat!”
blur
disgrace
spot
fault
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the impact of connotations on communication.
Connotations only affect the length of communication
Connotations can affect the tone, mood, and overall meaning of communication.
Connotations are only important in written communication
Connotations have no impact on communication
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Question 5 / 12
Which connotation is most positive?
We saw some pretty _____ animals in the animal house.
Weird
Unique
Fascinating
weak
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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