Context and Connotation

the emotional and/or figurative meaning of a word

• denotation

• connotation

• etymology

• context clues

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

synonyms can have different

• connotations

• denotations

• definitions

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

connotation can be described by all of the following EXCEPT

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• synonym

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.

• positive

• negative

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When a character is said to "walk on eggshells," what does this imply about their situation?

• They are clumsy.

• They are in a delicate or tense situation.

• They are cooking.

• They are carefree.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

From the sentence: "The critic’s review was scathing," what can be inferred about the review?

• It was indifferent.

• It was confusing.

• It was harsh.

• It was favorable.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the connotation of "snickered" as it is used in the sentence: The pitcher snickered when the batter swung and completely missed the ball.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the phrase "a heart of stone" imply about a person's character?

• They are strong and unbreakable.

• They are cold and unfeeling.

• They are healthy and vigorous.

• They are ancient and wise.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the connotation of describing a place as "a bustling metropolis"?

• It is crowded and noisy.

• It is large and empty.

• It is small and quaint.

• It is modern and efficient.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The critic's review of the movie was scathing, leaving no doubt about his disdain for the film. The word "scathing" suggests that the review was:

• Mild and forgiving

• Harsh and critical

• Enthusiastic and positive

• Indifferent and uninterested

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B