Connotation and Denotation

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the word that has the more positive connotation: Immature, Youthful
Immature
Youthful
Childish
Naive
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
positive
neutral
negative
ambiguous
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sad has a _____ connotation.
positive
neutral
negative
ambiguous
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the dictionary meaning of the word puny in the sentence: Buster was a puny dog. He could not even scare the cat that lived next door?
Undersized or small
Strong and powerful
Average size
Healthy and robust
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
the emotion that a word generates, extra implied meaning
Denotation
Connotation
Syntax
Etymology
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the dictionary meaning of nosy in the sentence: "Ginny was a nosy child. She wanted to know about everything that happened in the little town of Darington."?
Curious, inquisitive
Indifferent, apathetic
Reserved, quiet
Disinterested, aloof
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
dictionary definition
Connotation
Denotation
Interpretation
Definition
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