Connotation & Denotation
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English
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7th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Back
Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'connotation' mean?
Back
Connotation refers to the implied or suggested meaning of a word, which can evoke emotional responses.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'denotation' mean?
Back
Denotation is the explicit or direct meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context clues help determine the connotation of a word?
Back
Context clues are words or phrases surrounding a word that provide hints about its meaning, helping to identify whether the connotation is positive, negative, or neutral.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a word with a positive connotation.
Back
'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a word with a negative connotation.
Back
'Childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a word that has a neutral connotation?
Back
'Person' has a neutral connotation, as it does not imply any positive or negative qualities.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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