Connotation & Denotation

Connotation & Denotation

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English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.7.5C, RI.7.4, RL.7.4

+13

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is denotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is connotation?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The word 'childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can context affect connotation?

Back

Context can change the connotation of a word based on the situation in which it is used.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

Back

The word 'home' has a positive connotation, suggesting comfort, safety, and belonging.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'house'?

Back

The word 'house' has a neutral connotation, referring simply to a physical structure.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

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