WorksheetsDenotation and Connotation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 28mins
Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________
planets
birds
words
sentences
Denotation is a word's ____________.
Literal, dictionary definition
Emotional meaning
synonym
antonym
Buster was a puny dog. He could not even scare the cat that lived next door.
What is the dictionary meaning of the word puny in the sentence above?
Noisy or loud
Large in actions or words
Undersized or small
Heavy or overweight
Ginny was a nosy child. She wanted to know about everything that happened in the little town of Darington.
What is the dictionary meaning of nosy in the sentence above?
Interesting, unusual
Intelligent, smart
Similar, identical
Curious, inquisitive
type of connotation that does not make you feel good or bad, just in the middle
positive connotation
neutral connotation
negative connotation
What is the meaning of connotation?
Emotional meaning of a word
An emotional outburst
Official meaning of a word
Refers to emotional atmosphere produced by an author’s use of language
What is the meaning of denotation?
It represents something else (emble, token, etc.)
The emotion of a word
The art of lasagna baking
The official meaning of a word
What is an example of denotation?
Childish being negative while youthful is positive
Dreamer- a person who is dreaming or has dreams
Candy apples are very delicious.
How have you been?
The charts and diagrams ___________ the multiple, and complex, parts of a plant cell.
Based on the context, which word best completes the sentence?
illustrate
affect
complicate
support
Due to high winds and waves on the north shore, all boats must dock at the jetty located in the southern part of the bay.
Which word best explains the use of jetty in the sentence?
floor
stage
pier
camp
Before riding a horse, the bridle straps must be buckled around the horse's mouth, eyes, and ears to restrain it.
What does the word restrain suggest about the bridle?
It is a helmet used to train a horse.
It is a saddle used to ride a horse.
It is a type of headgear used to control a horse.
It is a type of boot used to protect a horse.
During the Second World War, Ireland and other countries remained neutral, refusing to join either the Allies or the Axis Powers.
Which definition best explains the use of neutral in the sentence?
certain
not taking sides
not caring about
unreliable
Read the sentence. Then, answer the question.
Knowing how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide is fundamental to understanding mathematics.
In the sentence, what does the word fundamental suggest about the need to know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide?
It is urgent.
It is confusing.
It is difficult.
It is necessary.
Question 8 .
Attention! Trespassing is strictly prohibited! Individuals found on property will be charged with a crime.
What does the word prohibited mean in these sentences?
thoughtless
reckless
out of bounds
against the law
Which word with similar denotation best completes each sentence with the correct connotation?
Her ___________ speech about the importance of fighting for justice was moving.
enthusiastic
excited
passionate
eager
