WorksheetsConnotation and Denotation
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 16mins
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
Is this an example of a positive connotation?
“She has a very energetic mindset!”
Yes!
No!
Maybe!
Is this an example of denotation?
Chicken - a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.
Yes.
Not really...
Maybeeee!
I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.
positive
negative
________ people rode on the roller coaster.
The connotation of a word can be.... (Choose all the correct answers)
positive
negative
neutral
true
false
Which phrase has negative connotation?
a box filled with documents
a box crammed with documents
Which phrase has a more positive connotation?
a peculiar object
a unique object
a strange object
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?
frown at someone
scowl at someone
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 ______________.
thrifty
stingy
miserly
selfish
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.
persistent
stubborn
bullheaded
headstrong
smart
positive meaning (+)
negative meaning (-)
neutral meaning (=)
