Connotations

The writer of this advertisement probably used the word "ice-cold" rather than "freezing" because "ice-cold" has

• the opposite meaning

• a more negative connotation

• a more positive connotation

• the same denotation

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

Which of the following could be replace "refreshing" in the sentence?

The refreshing Gatorade at break allowed me to keep going score the winning goal.

• clean

• sparkling

• energizing

• satisfying

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Connotation

• common associations that people make with words (positive or negative)

• Dictionary, literal meaning of words

• Dictionary meaning of a word that is positive or negative

• Common association with the dictionary

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

Denotation

• Common associations that people make with words (positive or negative)

• Definition that was given by someone

• dictionary, literal meaning of words

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Pick the positive connotation of the following word: inactive

• relaxed

• lazy

• unmotivated

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Why is juvenile the wrong word choice to a beauty product? Select the strongest evidence.

• Juvenile has negative connotations suggesting immaturity.

• Juvenile has negative connotations relating to jail (juvenile delinquent)

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4