WorksheetsConnotations/Denotations
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does Denotation mean?
The exact definition of a word (like from a dictionary)
The contextual interpretation of a word (including feelings and thoughts)
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What does Connotation mean?
The exact definition of a word (like from a dictionary)
The contextual interpretation of a word (including feelings and thoughts)
I don't know
What are types of connotations words can have?
grammar, usage, mechanics
similes and metaphors
Positive, Neutral or Negative
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What can you do to figure out a word's connotation?
Look up the exact definition in the dictionary.
Read the surrounding context (words around the connotation)
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Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?
Nosy
Curious
Inquisitive
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Which word has a POSITIVE connotation?
Smirk
Smile
Smug
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What type of connotation does the word weird have? (That person is weird.)
Positive
Negative
Neutral
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What type of connotation does the word unusual have? (That painting is unusual.)
Positive
Negative
Neutral
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What type of connotation does the word respectful have? (That child is respectful.)
Positive
Negative
Neutral
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What type of connotation does the word quiet have? (My friend is quiet.)
Positive
Negative
Neutral
I don't know
What type of connotation does the word sneaky have? (That bank robber is sneaky.)
Positive
Negative
Neutral
I don't know
