Understanding Connotation and Denotation

What is the definition of denotation?

• The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word

• The literal or primary meaning of a word

• The historical background of a word

• The sound of a word

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of connotation?

• The literal or primary meaning of a word

• The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word

• The historical background of a word

• The sound of a word

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the denotation of the word "snake"?

• A type of reptile

• A deceitful person

• A symbol of danger

• A type of pet

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Low-cost

• Stingy

• Miserly

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is the connotation of the word "childish"?

• Youthful

• Immature

• Playful

• Innocent

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the word with a negative connotation.

• Confident

• Bossy

• Self-assured

• Bold

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which word has a neutral connotation?

• House

• Home

• Shack

• Mansion

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the denotation of the word "rose"?

• A symbol of love

• A type of flower

• A romantic gesture

• A sign of beauty

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

• Careful with money

• Economical

• Thrifty

• Cheap

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the connotation of the word "slender"?

• Thin

• Skinny

• Graceful

• Underweight

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B