Connotation

A word’s denotation is its dictionary definition. But a word can also evoke certain thoughts and feelings. The thoughts and feelings associated with a certain word are called the connotation of the word. Words with the same denotation can have different connotations. Connotations can be positive, negative or neutral.
Which of the following has a positive connotation?

• A strong reek 

• A strong aroma 

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following has a negative connotation?

• pushy leader

• charismatic leader

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following has a positive connotation? 

• Squandered his time 

• Invested his time 

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Select the word with a positive connotation

• Confident

• Conceited

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Choose the word with the positive connotation.

• immature

• youthful

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Select the word with a positive connotation

• Hard-working

• Workaholic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Which of the following has a negative connotation? 

• Energetic dogs 

• Rambunctious dogs 

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Which of the following has a positive connotation?

• Spoke with arrogance 

• Spoke with confidence 

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Which word has the more negative connotation?

• Egghead 

• Smart

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Which word has the more positive connotation?

• Assertive 

• Aggressive 

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4