Positive and Negative Connotations

Which word has a positive connotation?

• stubborn

• determined

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word has a negative connotation?

• unique

• weird

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Is this a negative or a positive connotation of the word rockstar?

The famous Rockstar had a very lovely voice.

• positive connotation

• negative connotation

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the sentences below uses words with positive connotations?

• My aunt Janey is mature and experienced.

• My aunt Janey is ancient and outdated.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

• She was so determined.

• She was so stubborn.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In short, she is a real (leader, show-off).  Which word has the most positive connotation?

• leader

• show-off

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Is this a negative or a positive connotation of a parent?

"My dad is very meticulous when it comes to cleaning the house."

• positive connotation

• negative connotation

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

• The kid was relaxing by watching TV.

• The kid was being lazy by watching TV.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Select all of the words that have a positive connotation in a school setting.

• playful

• careless

• organized

• confident

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence "She was elated at the news of her brother's safe arrival," what is the connotation of the word "elated"?

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

• Ambiguous

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4