Connotation and Denotation

Front

Which phrase has a positive connotative meaning?
- A strong aroma.
- A strong stench.

Back

A strong aroma.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Which phrase has a negative connotative meaning?

• He wasted his time playing PUBG instead of studying.
• He invested his time in his schooling, and now he's first in his class.

Back

He wasted his time playing PUBG instead of studying.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Does the word in bold have denotative or connotative meaning?

Back

Connotative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What kind of connotation does the word "stench" have compared to "smell"?

Back

Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

The word 'scrawny' has what kind of connotation?

Back

Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Example of denotation?

Back

Dreamer (adj.): a person who is dreaming or has dreams.

Front

How does the connotation of the word persistent in the second sentence convey the author's purpose?

Back

It implies a positive characteristic.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Organize the connotations of the following words: Slop, feast, dinner

Back

Negative, positive, neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Organize the connotations of the following words: Sound, noise, tune

Back

Neutral, negative, positive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4