Denotation and Connotation Explained

What does the term 'denotation' refer to?

• Historical context of a word

• Personal interpretation of a word

• Dictionary definition of a word

• Emotional implication of a word

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

Which term describes the emotional or implied meaning of a word?

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Definition

• Annotation

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

What is the denotation of the word 'dog'?

• A wild animal

• A four-legged furry animal

• A domesticated bird

• A loyal animal

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What mnemonic was suggested to remember the concepts of denotation and connotation?

• Connotation definition, denotation feeling

• Denotation definition, connotation feeling

• Denotation feeling, connotation definition

• Connotation feeling, denotation definition

How does the word 'dog' differ in denotation and connotation?

• Denotation refers to a breed, connotation suggests size

• Denotation refers to a pet, connotation suggests loyalty

• Denotation refers to an animal, connotation could imply ugliness

• Denotation refers to a wild animal, connotation suggests danger

Which word has a more positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Thrifty

• Stingy

• Expensive

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What connotation might the word 'residence' imply compared to 'home'?

• Small and cozy

• Friendly and inviting

• Cold and impersonal

• Warmth and comfort

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

What does the connotation of a word affect?

• Its grammatical usage

• Its pronunciation

• Its spelling

• The feelings it evokes

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

Which of the following best describes a 'thrifty' person?

• Indifferent to expenses

• Careful and wise with money

• Wasteful with resources

• Focused on luxury

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Which description has a more negative connotation?

• The aroma of stew wafted in the air

• The smell of stew lingered around

• The odor of stew hung in the air

• The scent of stew filled the room

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4