
Figurative, Connotative, and Denotative Word Meanings
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which of the following best describes a connotative meaning?
The literal meaning of a word
The emotional or cultural association with a word
The historical origin of a word
The phonetic pronunciation of a word
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What is the denotative meaning of the word "rose"?
A symbol of love
A type of flower
A feeling of passion
A sign of beauty
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What type of text would most likely include denotative meanings?
Poetry
Informational text
Fiction
Personal essays
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CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which sentence uses a word with a connotative meaning?
The sky is blue.
She has a heart of gold.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
The book is on the table.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.L.8.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Which of the following is an example of denotative language?
The sun smiled down on us.
The cat is on the mat.
He is a shining star.
She is feeling blue.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What is the main difference between connotative and denotative meanings?
Connotative meanings are literal, while denotative meanings are emotional.
Denotative meanings are literal, while connotative meanings are emotional.
Connotative meanings are historical, while denotative meanings are modern.
Denotative meanings are historical, while connotative meanings are modern.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The words exhausted and tired have different denotative meanings, but they share the figurative meaning “fed up.”
The words exhausted and tired share a denotative meaning, and the figurative meaning of tired is “effective.”
The words exhausted and tired share a denotative meaning, and the figurative meaning of tired is “overused.”
The words exhausted and tired have different denotative meanings, and the figurative meaning of exhausted is “empty.”
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
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