Evaluating Word Choice

Which has the most negative connotation?

• dirty

• filthy

What is an idea or feeling that a word puts off or suggests.

• denotation

• connotation

What is the dictionary meaning of the word puny in the sentence above?

• small

• heavy

Which has the more positive connotation?

• hyper

• energetic

Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________

• words

• paragraphs

What is the meaning of denotation?

• The official meaning of a word

• The emotion of a word

What is a negative connotation of ask?

• request

• demand

What is a positive connotation of ugly?

• unattractive

• repulsive

What is a negative connotation for search?

• look

• snoop

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

She walked through the mall, looking for the perfect burgundy necklace to match her blouse.

• strolled

• dashed

• zipped

• sprinted