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 or positive 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 negative connotation?

Which word has a negative connotation?

A denotation is a literal or specific dictionary meaning. Many use context clues to decide on the meaning of a word that they may not be familiar with. True or False

All words have a connotation and a denotation. If you look up the word 'snake' in the dictionary, it would define a reptile. If you called someone 'snake', it would be an example of a

What is the denotation of the word late?

What is the denotation of the word rare?

What is the denotation of the word slender?

What is the denotation of the word nervous?

Maria was courageous as she gave her speech.

Maria was confident as she gave her speech.

Maria was conceited as she gave her speech.

Which of these has the most positive connotation?

Maria was courageous as she gave her speech.

Maria was confident as she gave her speech.

Maria was conceited as she gave her speech.

Which of these has the most negative connotation?

ecstatic

excited

happy

Which of these is the most intense?

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

Which word has a negative connotation?

Which word could best replace the underlined word?

Gia helped Mrs. Jones, her aged neighbor, bring in his packages.

Which word has a more positive connotation?