Connotation Denotation

Connotation Denotation

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English

7th - 9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.8.5C, L.6.3A, L.8.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of connotation?

Back

Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of denotation?

Back

Denotation is the direct meaning of a word or its dictionary meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a word with a positive connotation?

Back

The word 'chat' has a positive connotation compared to 'gossip'.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.L.7.5C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a word with a negative connotation?

Back

The word 'nagged' has a more negative connotation compared to 'asked'.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can context influence the connotation of a word?

Back

Context can change the emotional or cultural associations of a word, affecting its connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the importance of understanding connotation in language?

Back

Understanding connotation helps in interpreting the emotional and implied meanings behind words.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.L.8.5C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a word have both positive and negative connotations?

Back

Yes, a word can have different connotations depending on the context in which it is used.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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