Connotations and Denotations

Quiz
•
English
•
8th Grade
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Hard
+18
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What word gives a POSITIVE connotation?
screeching
tearing
vibrant
gory
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A word's denotation is
the emotion associated with the word
The dictionary definition of the word
Its correct spelling
Its incorrect spellin
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
After opening Jim's gym bag, a powerful stink filled the laundry room.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The energetic children frolicked all day on the beach.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The teacher's request to pass all papers to the front of the room was followed immediately.
Positive Connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Sam's daring plan to triple the profits of the school fundraiser was met with enthusiasm.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The aroma of Jill's new perfume reminded me of lilacs and vanilla.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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