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Connotation vs. Denotation

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What word best describes the word connotation?

a)

Emotion

b)

Dictionary

c)

Connotes

d)

Unknown meaning

2.

What is word best describes denotation?

a)

Literal

b)

Physical

c)

Denote

d)

Typical

3.

How does connotation affect our everyday communication? Please make sure to provide a real life example.

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4.

Which connotation is more negative?

"I ate a _____ sandwich."

a)

soggy

b)

moist

5.

14. Which would an arrogant person be more likely to do?

a)

Stroll

b)

Parade

6.

What is a denotative characteristic for a Taki?

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7.

Which is worth more?

a)

something old

b)

something trumpery

8.

In many countries, the following colors ​ ​ (a)   symbolize freedom and hope.

Choose from the below words
Red, white, and blue
Blue, and white
Green and purple
9.

"The absurd news hit me like a ton of bricks". Explain the denotative meaning of the figurative language above.

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10.

The color blank best describes the connotative emotion associated with the word "forsake".

(a)