Connotation & Denotation

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7th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the meaning of denotation?
Back
The official meaning of a word.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is connotation?
Back
The implied or suggested meaning of a word, which can carry positive or negative associations.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word has a positive connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'?
Back
'Slim' has a positive connotation.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a word with a negative connotation?
Back
'Cheap' can have a negative connotation, implying low quality.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'neutral connotation' mean?
Back
A word that does not evoke strong positive or negative feelings.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context influence the connotation of a word?
Back
Context can change how a word is perceived, affecting whether it is seen as positive, negative, or neutral.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a positive connotation?
Back
'Energetic' suggests enthusiasm and vigor.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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