Diction, Connotation, and Denotation
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the denotation of the word "immature"?
Not fully grown
Childish
Ignorant
Irresponsible
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is an example of Elie Wiesel's diction?
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness"
"Eight words spoken quietly, indifferently, without emotion"
"To be or not to be, that is the question"
"To die, it's easy. But you have to struggle for life"
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Denotation:
The emotional association that a word carries
The literal meaning of a word
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Connotation:
The literal meaning of a word
A word’s definition, as you would find in a dictionary
The emotional association that a word carries
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
It is important to be aware of the social, cultural, or emotional implications of words; you don’t want to give the wrong impression.
True
False
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CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Advertisers consider word connotations when promoting their products; appropriate diction appeals to consumers.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which synonym of "scent" has a negative connotation?
fragrance
aroma
stench
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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