Exploring Denotations and Connotations in English
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'denotation' refer to in the context of word meanings?
A word's emotional undertone
The dictionary definition of a word
A word's complexity
A word's historical origin
Tags
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
What does 'connotation' refer to?
The literal meaning of a word
The emotional or cultural implication of a word
The complexity of a word
The origin of a word
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word typically carries a more negative connotation?
Interested
Curious
Inquisitive
Nosy
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What mnemonic can help you remember the meaning of 'denotation'?
Denotation starts with 'D', like 'Dictionary'
Denotation starts with 'N', like 'Negative'
Denotation starts with 'C', like 'Connotation'
Denotation starts with 'P', like 'Positive'
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more positive connotation?
Smell
Aroma
Stench
Odor
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word would you use to describe a pleasant smell?
Fragrance
Stench
Aroma
Odor
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the connotation of the word 'mob'?
Positive
Uncertain
Negative
Neutral
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
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