REVIEW: Connotation & Denotation / point of view

A word's ______________ is its dictionary defintiion.

• connotation

• denotation

A word can also make people feel of think a certain way. Theses feelings and ideas are the __________ of a word.

• connotation

• denotation

Is this a positive or negative connotation?

"A powerful stink"

• positive

• negative

Is this a positive or negative connotation?

"A reckless plan"

• positive

• negative

Is this a positive or negative connotation?

"casual clothes"

• positive

• negative

Which one has a positive connotation?

• An easygoing friend

• A lazy friend

Which one has a negative connotation?

• the energetic children

• the wild children

Which sentence has a negative connotation?

• She is a real snoop when it comes to her sister's business.

• She is an inquisitive person when it comes to her sister's business.

Which sentence has a positive connotation?

• I tore the gaudy paper off the package and found a cheap shirt.

• I tore the colorful paper off the package and found a shirt made of delicate material.

Which one has a positive connotation?

• The flower is delicate.

• The vase is breakable.