Connotation and Denotation

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Paula Livingood
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "denotation" mean?
the feelings associated with a word
the dictionary definition and feelings associated with a word
the dictionary definition of a word
to suggest without stating directly
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "connotation" mean?
the feelings associated with a word
the dictionary definition and feelings associated with a word
the dictionary definition of a word
to suggest without stating directly
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What are the three different types of connotation?
negative, positive, and denotation
one, two, and three
negative and positive
negative, neutral, and positive
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which word below has the denotation of "the power of perceiving odors or scents by means of the organs in the nose"?
see
talk
smell
hear
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The neutral connotation of a word is simply its denotation, or dictionary definition. Which word below connotes a positive feeling for the word "smell"?
aroma
stench
odor
smell
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which word below connotes a negative feeling for the word "smell"?
aroma
stench
fragrance
smell
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following has the most negative connotation for the word "student"?
sweetie pie
angel
pupil
little devil
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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