Connotation / Denotation

What does "house" imply?

• It is more important than "home."

• It is a synonym for "home."

• It refers to a physical structure.

• It has an emotional meaning.

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Which is not a connotation of "home"?

• Security

• Comfort

• Bully

• Love

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What does "denotation" mean?

• Emotional associations

• Dictionary definition

• Personal feelings

• Cultural meanings

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Which word has a negative connotation?

• Home

• Dwelling

• House

• Young

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Which word has a negative connotation?

• Youth

• Dwelling

• Home

• Saving

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Which word describes a situation that is not the worst but still bad?

• Awful

• Terrible

• Bad

• Poor

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Which word is the second most negative?

• Awful

• Terrible

• Bad

• Poor

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

Who thinks of a plumbing tool when hearing "snake"?

• A biologist

• A plumber

• A teacher

• A chef

Which word is seen as more positive today?

• Politician

• Serpent

• Public Servant

• Snake

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Connotation: What's the difference between "politician" vs "public servant"?

• They mean the same

• Politician is more positive

• Public Servant is more positive

• Both are negative

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