Positive and Negative Connotations

Which sentence uses the word "king" in a positive way?

• The king was very vague with the plans he had for the village.

• The king had brilliant and dynamic new ideas for the towns remodel.

Which words have positive connotations?

• picky

• happy

• immature

• peculiar

Which word can have a positive AND a negative connotation?

• different

• nosy

• delicious

• soft

Which words have negative connotations?

• vague

• cheap

• careless

• smart

What does Connotation mean?

• The exact definition of a word (like from a dictionary)

• The contextual interpretation of a word (including feelings and thoughts)

• I don't know

What are types of connotations words can have?

• grammar, usage, mechanics

• similes and metaphors

• Positive, Neutral or Negative

• I don't know

Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?

• Nosy

• Curious

• Inquisitive

• I don't know.

Which word has a POSITIVE connotation?

• Smirk

• Smile

• Smug

• I don't know

What type of connotation does the word weird have? (That person is weird.)

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• I don't know

What type of connotation does the word respectful have? (That child is respectful.)

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• I don't know