Connotation & Denotation

Front

Which of the following has a negative connotation? Options: A pushy leader, A charismatic leader

Back

A pushy leader

Front

Which of the following has a positive connotation? Options: An aggressive stance, A hostile stance

Back

An aggressive stance

Front

Which word has the more positive connotation? laid-back, lazy

Back

laid-back

Front

Which word has the more positive connotation? Bean-pole, Slender

Back

Slender

Front

Which word has the more positive connotation? Horse, Steed

Back

Steed

Front

Which phrase has negative connotation?
- a box filled with documents
- a box crammed with documents

Back

a box crammed with documents

Front

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

a peculiar object

,

a unique object

,

a strange object

Back

a unique object

Front

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

frown at someone

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scowl at someone

Back

scowl at someone

Front

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

Back

thrifty

Front

Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

Back

persistent