Exploring Denotation and Connotation

What is the primary purpose of a dictionary?

• To showcase proper pronunciation

• To provide synonyms of words

• To offer grammatical rules

• To list words in alphabetical order and define them

What does 'denotation' refer to?

• Emotional associations of a word

• Literal meaning of a word

• Cultural implications of a word

• Figurative expression

Which example shows 'connotation'?

• Explaining the biological features of a snake

• None of the above

• Describing a snake based on its dictionary definition

• Calling someone a 'snake' due to their behavior

What does the word 'blue' denote in 'That blue car is my favorite'?

• Dislike

• Feeling

• Color

• Sadness

Choose the denotative meaning of 'overweight'.

• Weighing more than normal

• Bulky

• Unhealthy

• Large

What is the correct denotative meaning of 'mouse'?

• Toy

• Small animal

• Computer device

• Rodent

What is the denotative meaning of 'fresh'?

• Clean and pure

• Cold

• Recent

• New

Which word describes 'short' in a quantitative sense?

• Short

• Flitting

• Little

• Tiny

What does 'height' quantitatively mean?

• Tallness

• Measurement from base to top

• Depth

• Width

Identify the quantitative meaning of 'light'.

• Brightness

• Illumination

• Viewpoint

• Lightweight