Connotative

Define Connotation

• the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests
• an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define Denotation

• the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests
• an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which phrase has a positive connotation? 

• A strong reek
• A strong aroma

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a positive connotation? 

• A charismatic leader
• A pushy leader 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a negative connotation? 

• Squandered his time 
• Invested his time 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a negative connotation? 

• A bold plan 
• A reckless plan 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a positive connotation? 

• Energetic dogs 
• Rambunctious dogs

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a negative connotation? 

• Spoke with arrogance
• Spoke with confidence 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a positive connotation? 

• Ratty clothes 
• Casual clothes 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has a negative connotation? 

•   An aggressive stance
• A hostile stance 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4