Wrap Up 10.8 (REDO)Connotation/Denotation

The connotation of a word can be:

(Choose ALL that apply)

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• true

• false

What is the DENOTATION of a word?

• How a word makes you feel

• The literal definition of the word

• Another way of spelling a word

Which of these two words have a NEGATIVE connotation?

• nosy

• curious

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

• positive

• negative

Choose the word with the positive connotation.

gossip--chat

• gossip

• chat

What is the denotation for gaze?

• to look steadily

• to play carefully

• run

Which of these two words have a POSITIVE connotation?

• arrogant

• proud

Which sentence is the denotation of the word "fuzzy"?

• Fuzzy is a word that often makes people feel warm inside.

• Fuzzy gives the reader a nice, warm feeling.

• Fuzzy is a happy word.

• Fuzzy is a soft/fluffy texture, mainly on animals or rugs.

What is the CONNOTATION of a word?

• How a word makes you feel

• The literal definition of the word

• Another way of spelling a word

Does this word have a positive or negative connotation?

INEXPENSIVE

• positive

• negative