Exploring Context Clues: Denotation and Connotation

What is the first strategy mentioned for identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words?

• Guessing the meaning

• Asking a friend

• Skipping the word

• Using a dictionary

What does 'background knowledge' refer to in the context of identifying word meanings?

• General knowledge

• Educational history

• Formal dictionary definitions

• Previous encounters with the word

What role do context clues play in understanding words?

• They offer definitions

• They provide synonyms

• They hint at the word's meaning through surrounding text

• They correct misinterpretations

What emotion is associated with the word 'predicament'?

• Negativity

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Happiness

What is the denotation of a word?

• Its complexity

• Its usage in literature

• Its dictionary definition

• Its emotional impact

What is a connotation?

• The emotional or cultural association with a word

• An explicitly stated meaning

• A type of classical definition

• A scientific term

How can the connotation of a word like 'eternal' vary?

• By the length of the word

• By the context it is used in

• By the word's definition

• By the tone of voice

Which sentence gives 'eternal' a positive connotation?

• My love for you is eternal

• This class period feels eternal

• Eternal noise in the city

• Eternal wait at the doctor

Which word change indicates a shift from a negative to a more positive connotation?

• Dark to light

• Sad to happy

• Dispute to chat

• Problem to solution

What does changing the word 'dispute' to 'chat' in a sentence do?

• None of the above

• Makes it longer

• Changes its emotional tone

• Alters its grammatical structure