Connotations and Denotations

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English
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6th - 7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a connotation?
Back
A connotation is the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a denotation?
Back
Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of connotation does the word 'home' have?
Back
Positive - it suggests warmth, safety, and comfort.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of connotation does the word 'slim' have?
Back
Positive - it suggests attractiveness and health.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of connotation does the word 'skinny' have?
Back
Negative - it can imply being unhealthy or underweight.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of connotation does the word 'childish' have?
Back
Negative - it suggests immaturity.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a positive connotation for the word 'cheap'?
Back
Inexpensive - it suggests affordability without negative implications.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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