Connotation & Denotation

Connotation & Denotation

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English

7th - 9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.7.5C, RI.9-10.4, L.3.5A

+8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the meaning of denotation?

Back

The official meaning of a word.

Tags

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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