What is the primary difference between denotation and connotation?
What Does It Mean and What Does It Mean to You?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation is the emotional or implied meaning.
Denotation is always positive, while connotation is always negative.
Denotation is the emotional meaning, while connotation is the literal meaning.
Denotation and connotation are the same.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the connotation of 'profession' differ from 'job'?
'Profession' implies a temporary task, while 'job' implies a lifelong commitment.
'Profession' suggests a choice of meaningful work, while 'job' suggests work required to make a living.
'Profession' is associated with negative feelings, while 'job' is positive.
'Profession' and 'job' have the same connotation.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a warmer connotation: 'house', 'home', or 'residence'?
Residence
All have the same connotation
Home
House
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What image does the word 'scrawny' typically bring to mind?
Skinny, unhealthy, and weak
Muscular and fit
Thin, healthy, and strong
Tall and athletic
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the connotation of 'extraordinary' differ from 'unusual'?
'Extraordinary' implies something odd, while 'unusual' implies something amazing.
'Extraordinary' suggests something amazing, while 'unusual' suggests something odd.
'Extraordinary' is negative, while 'unusual' is positive.
Both words have the same connotation.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the connotation of the word 'cheap'?
Expensive
A great bargain
High quality
Likely to break easily
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a positive connotation: 'thrifty' or 'stingy'?
Neither has a positive connotation
Thrifty
Both have positive connotations
Stingy
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