Connotation Denotation

Connotation Denotation

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English

7th - 9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.9-10.4, RL.8.4, L.6.3A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of connotation?

Back

Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of denotation?

Back

Denotation is the direct meaning of a word or its dictionary meaning.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a word with a positive connotation?

Back

The word 'chat' has a positive connotation compared to 'gossip'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a word with a negative connotation?

Back

The word 'nagged' has a more negative connotation compared to 'asked'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can context influence the connotation of a word?

Back

Context can change the emotional or cultural associations of a word, affecting its connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the importance of understanding connotation in language?

Back

Understanding connotation helps in interpreting the emotional and implied meanings behind words.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can a word have both positive and negative connotations?

Back

Yes, a word can have different connotations depending on the context in which it is used.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

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