Connotation & Denotation

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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of connotation?
Back
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.
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CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of denotation?
Back
Denotation is the direct, literal meaning of a word, often found in a dictionary.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a word with a positive connotation.
Back
The word 'thrifty' has a positive connotation, suggesting someone who is careful with money.
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CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a word with a negative connotation.
Back
The word 'stingy' has a negative connotation, implying someone who is unwilling to spend money.
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CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Back
Connotation involves the emotional or cultural meanings associated with a word, while denotation is the explicit, literal meaning.
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CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.3.3A
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word has a more positive connotation: 'smile' or 'grin'?
Back
'Smile' generally has a more positive connotation than 'grin', which can sometimes imply mischievousness.
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CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for a word to have a neutral connotation?
Back
A word with a neutral connotation does not evoke strong emotional responses, such as 'furniture'.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
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