What is the meaning of denotation?

Is this an example of denotation?

Chicken - a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

Identify the word that has the more positive connotation

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?

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?

type of connotation that does not make you feel good or bad, just in the middle

Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative, positive, or neutral connotation?

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ________________ as she ran her fingers across the fabric.

Which phrase has a NEGATIVE (–) connotation?

Which phrase has the most POSITIVE (+) connotation?

Identify whether the underlined word carries a positive or negative connotation.

Bob is bullheaded sometimes, but he always gets the job done.