Connotation Practice

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What is connotation?

Back

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is an association that evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling about a word.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is a negative connotation?

Back

A negative connotation is an association that evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling about a word.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Confident' has a positive connotation, suggesting self-assurance.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Arrogant' has a negative connotation, suggesting an overbearing attitude.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does the word 'cheap' imply in a negative context?

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In a negative context, 'cheap' implies low quality or inferiority.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does the word 'inexpensive' imply in a positive context?

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In a positive context, 'inexpensive' suggests affordability without compromising quality.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues provide hints about the emotional tone of a word based on how it is used in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the difference between 'overpriced' and 'expensive'?

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'Overpriced' has a negative connotation, suggesting that something costs more than it is worth, while 'expensive' is neutral.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

Back

'Vehicle' has a neutral connotation, simply referring to a mode of transportation without positive or negative implications.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4