Shades of Meaning Practice
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the meaning of 'connotation'?
Back
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
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CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the meaning of 'denotation'?
Back
The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.8.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'positive connotation' mean?
Back
A positive association or feeling that a word evokes.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'negative connotation' mean?
Back
A negative association or feeling that a word evokes.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.RL.6.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word has a more positive connotation: 'laid-back' or 'lazy'?
Back
'Laid-back' has a more positive connotation than 'lazy'.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word has a more positive connotation: 'bean-pole' or 'slender'?
Back
'Slender' has a more positive connotation than 'bean-pole'.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a word with a negative connotation?
Back
'Cheap' can have a negative connotation, suggesting low quality.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.6.5C
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