Connotation & Denotation g8

The dictionary definition refers to

• denotation

• connotation

The connotation of a word can be

• positive, negative, neutral

• only positive

• only negative

• only neutral

The word odor has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Tags

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Choose the most appropriate word that can be inserted in the blank. We're worried about Trish: she's lost so much weight that she looks_______

(HInt: They are worried so you need a negative word)

• Trim

• Boney

• Slender

Choose the most appropriate word that can be inserted in the blank. What makes Jewel so difficult to understand is that she is rather _______

(HINT: We want the least insulting word)

• withdrawn

• closeted

• shy

Which word for home has a neutral connotation?

• mansion

• shack

• abode

• dump

The word home has a__________, unlike the word shanty.

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Choose the most appropriate word that can be inserted in the blank. We like Bob as the shift supervisor because he has a ____ attitude.

(Choose the word that is most complimenting.)

• laid back

• careless

• lackadaisical

• lazy

The word snooty has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

Everyone in the office respects Casey because of her kind, but _______ attitude. (She is respected, so people like her. Use a positive word.)

• assertive

• bossy

• demanding