Christmas Connotations
Authored by Heather Magnotti
English, Fun
7th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Santa Claus is a legendary character originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved children on the night of Christmas Eve.
The myth of Santa Claus has a _____________ connotation.
Positive
Negative
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Children who are naughty get coal in their stockings from Santa Claus.
In this situation, coal has a _________ connotation.
Positive
Negative
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Writing in Mothering, author Carol Jean-Swanson notes that the original figure of St. Nicholas gave only to those who were needy and that today Santa Claus seems to be more about conspicuous consumption: "Our jolly old Saint Nicholas reflects our culture to a T, for he is fanciful, exuberant, bountiful, over-weight, and highly commercial."
What overall connotation do the emphasized words have when used in this context?
Positive
Negative
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The classic story A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean spirited businessman who is visited by the ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.
The name Scrooge typically has a __________ connotation.
Positive
Negative
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the story A Christmas Carol, Tiny Tim is known for the statement, "God bless us, every one!" which he offers as a blessing at Christmas dinner.
A blessing has a ____________ connotation.
Positive
Negative
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol, shares the message of the importance of charity and goodwill towards all humankind.
In this example, the word charity has a ___________ connotation.
Positive
Negative
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch concocts a plan to crush the Whos' Christmas spirit by stealing all of their presents, decorations and food while they're sleeping.
Calling someone a Grinch has a ________________ connotation.
Positive
Negative
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