
Exploring Connotation and Denotation in Grammar

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6th - 8th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'denotation' refer to?
Emotional implications of a word
Historical context of a word
Dictionary definition of a word
Personal interpretation of a word
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example illustrates the denotation of 'cool'?
At a fairly low temperature
None of the above
Being calm under pressure
Being trendy and popular
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a connotation?
A grammatical rule
A type of dictionary definition
The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word
The literal meaning of a word
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which category can connotations be classified into?
Positive, negative, and neutral
Past, present, and future
Formal, informal, and slang
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2D
CCSS.L.2.2C
CCSS.L.1.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What feeling does the word 'malicious' convey?
Excitement
Happiness
Sadness
Intent to harm
Tags
CCSS.L.2.1E
CCSS.L.1.1F
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'relaxation' suggest?
Anger
Tension
Anxiety
Calmness
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the connotation of a word determined?
Through dictionary definitions
Based on personal feelings
By grammatical rules
None of the above
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the teacher encourage at the end of the lesson?
To write an essay
To watch more grammar lessons
To read more books
To take a test
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
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