WorksheetsConnotation and denotation
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
A connotation and denotation is...
is the precise, literal and explicit definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.
refers to the wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them.
are two principal methods of describing meanings of words.
A connotation...
is the precise, literal and explicit definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.
refers to a wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them.
is a two principal methods of describing meanings of words.
A denotation is...
refers to the wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them.
is the precise, literal and explicit definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.
is two principal methods of describing meanings of words.
The denotative meaning of 'chicken' is...
A domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the red junglefowl.
withdraw from or fail in something through lack of nerve; to act cowardly.
The connotative meaning of 'chicken' is...
a type of domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the red junglefowl.
withdraw from or fail in something through lack of nerve; to act cowardly.
The denotation of noise is...
Tune
Music
Sound
Sound effects
'Home' and 'dump' are two connotations for...
Rubbish
House
Tip
The positive connotation of stench is...
Smell
Fragrance
Stench
Odour
The negative connotation of animal is...
Pet
Animal
Beast
Dog
The denotation of feast is...
Slop
Dinner
Feast
Smorgasbord
A connotation must be a positive association?
True
False
A connotation can be both positive and negative.
True
False
A denotation is a negative association?
True
False
A denotation is a positive association.
True
False
A denotation is the literal meaning of a word.
True
False
Which word is the most negative connotation of 'slim'?
Lanky
Skinny
Gaunt
Thin
