Connotative Meaning

What is true about the connotative meaning of a word or phrase? Select all that apply.

• It's very impersonal which means it's lacking feelings.

• The meanings are written down.

• The meanings are suggested by the words used by the author.

• The connotative meaning is influenced by the context, or language surrounding the word.

Answer explanation

Denotative meanings are accurate and neutral.

How would you rate your comprehension of connotative meanings and the emotions they evoke?

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Which phrase evokes a stronger disgust?

• soft fragrance

• heavy stench

• light odor

• lingering smell

Answer explanation

Stench is the strongest word. All of the words mean "to smell" but only one is the strongest one.

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

Every morning my neighbor takes his mutt to the park. It always barks loudly when leaving the building.

• Positive

• Negative

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

Despite being a new hire, the new supervisor was confident in her first day of work.

• Positive

• Negative

The man looks lean because of his choice of skinny jeans.

• Positive

• Negative

The odor of the candle made my head ache.

• Positive

• Negative

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation. I arrived at Kim’s house for our sleepover, but was unhappy about wading through dirty clothes and candy wrappers to put my bag on the bed. I was surprised that she takes a very slothful approach to keeping her room clean.

• Positive

• Negative

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

Sara immediately forgave Chris for being late for their date after hearing his logical excuse.

• Positive

• Negative

Choose whether the following statement has a positive or a negative connotation.

Kevin’s interest in model cars has turned into an obsession.

• Positive

• Negative