Exploring Connotation and Denotation
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Medium
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Ethan Morris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'denotation' refer to in the context of word meanings?
Emotional implications of a word
Literal dictionary definition of a word
Personal interpretation of a word
Historical origin of a word
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is associated with a negative connotation?
Smirk
Grin
Laugh
Smile
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'cheap' imply compared to 'inexpensive'?
Expensive cost
Bargain without negative implications
Low cost with negative undertones
High quality
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the connotation of 'smirk' differ from 'smile'?
Smirk has a negative connotation
Smirk has a positive connotation
Smirk and smile have similar connotations
There is no difference in connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is 'debate' perceived differently from 'argue'?
More passive
Less formal
More educated and organized
More aggressive
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What lesson does the giraffe story metaphorically teach about language?
Giraffes originally had long necks
Language does not evolve
Adaptation is key to survival
Physical changes are crucial
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to consider connotation in communication?
To ensure accurate dictionary usage
To convey the intended emotional tone
To make sentences longer
To use more complex words
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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