Denotation and Connotation Quiz

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

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

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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

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Inexpensive

• Stingy

• Miserly

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

Which word has a negative connotation?

• Youthful

• Childlike

• Immature

• Young

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the denotation of the word "snake"?

• A person who betrays others

• A type of reptile

• Someone who is sneaky

• A liar

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

• Skinny

• Thin

• Slim

• Scrawny

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

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

• Assertive

• Pushy

• Bossy

• Overbearing

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

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

• More positive

• More negative

• The same

• Neutral

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• She is very determined.

• She is very stubborn.

• She is very persistent.

• She is very focused.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4