Positive and Negative Connotations
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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a connotation?
Back
A connotation is the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a positive connotation?
Back
A positive connotation is an association that evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling about a word.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a negative connotation?
Back
A negative connotation is an association that evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling about a word.
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CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.
Back
The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.
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CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
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CCSS.L.7.5C
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.
Back
The word 'stingy' has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of generosity.
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CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'childlike' imply?
Back
The word 'childlike' has a positive connotation, suggesting innocence and wonder.
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'childish' imply?
Back
The word 'childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity and foolishness.
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CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
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