Which of the following best explains why "childlike" and "childish" have different connotations?

"Childlike" is positive, "childish" is negative

They have different denotations

A teacher describes a student's work as "basic." What is the likely connotation of "basic" in this context?

Negative, meaning unoriginal or simple

Analyze the use of the word "cool" in the sentence: "That new phone is cool." What is the connotation?

Positive, meaning impressive or desirable

A friend says, "That test was 67." Based on your understanding of slang and context, what is the most likely connotation?

Negative, meaning it was difficult or bad

Neutral, meaning it was average

Consider the words "confident," "arrogant," and "self-assured." If you were writing a letter of recommendation, which word would you choose and why?

Confident, because it is positive and suggests capability without negativity

Arrogant, because it shows strong self-belief

Self-assured, because it is negative

Arrogant, because it is neutral

A student says, "That outfit is fire, but her shoes are basic." What do the connotations of "fire" and "basic" suggest about the student's opinions?

"Fire" is positive, "basic" is negative

"Fire" is negative, "basic" is positive

In the sentence, "He flexed his new phone," what does the connotation of "flexed" suggest about his behavior?

He was showing off in a boastful way

If a teacher says, "Your essay was unique," but uses a flat tone, how might the connotation of "unique" change?

It becomes negative or sarcastic

Analyze the connotation of the word "weird" in the sentence: "That art project is weird." How might the connotation change depending on the speaker's tone and context?

It can be positive, negative, or neutral depending on the speaker's attitude

It always means something negative

Denotation and Connotation Quiz

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English

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9th Grade

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CCSS

RI.9-10.4, L.9-10.5B, L.3.5A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the denotation of a word?

The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word

The dictionary definition of a word

The way a word sounds

The slang meaning of a word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the connotation of a word?

The literal meaning of a word

The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word

The spelling of a word

The grammatical use of a word

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

Cheap

Inexpensive

Stingy

Miserly

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word has a negative connotation?

Youthful

Childlike

Immature

Young

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the denotation of the word "snake"?

A person who betrays others

A type of reptile

Someone who is sneaky

A liar

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the connotation of the word "home"?

A place where you live

A building with rooms

A place of warmth and comfort

A structure with a roof

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the word with a neutral connotation from the list below.

Skinny

Thin

Slim

Scrawny

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Denotation and Connotation Quiz

25 questions

What is the denotation of a word?

What is the connotation of a word?

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

Which word has a negative connotation?

What is the denotation of the word "snake"?

Which of the following best describes the connotation of the word "home"?

Identify the word with a neutral connotation from the list below.

Which word would most likely have a positive connotation when describing a person?

If someone is described as "frugal," what is the connotation compared to "cheap"?

Which of the following sentences uses a word with a negative connotation?

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