Connotation and Denotation

What is denotation?

• Direct meaning of a word or dictionary meaning.

• It means down.

• Let me ask my friend

• It means to note the word.

Which connotation is MORE positive?
________ people rode on the roller coaster.

• Brave

• Foolhardy

Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals in the animal house.

• fascinating

• weird

Which connotation is MORE positive?
Everyone had a _____ on his or her face on the way home.

• smile

• smirk

Which connotation is MORE negative?
We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park.

• cheap

• inexpensive

Which connotation is MORE negative?
Mike _______ us to go to the funny house.

• nagged

• reminded

Which connotation is MORE negative?
It made me feel _______.

• uneasy

• frightened

Which connotation is MORE positive?
Some of the monkeys made ______ faces.

• amusing

• hilarious

Which connotation is MORE negative?
I ate a ________ sandwich.

• moist

• soggy

Which connotation is MORE negative?
I didn't like the ______ on Patrick's face.

• grin

• smirk