Language and Meaning

What is the definition of connotation?

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

• The process of deriving meaning from context.

• The grammatical structure of a sentence.

Which of the following words has a positive connotation: 'brave' or 'cowardly'?

• weak

• timid

• fearful

• brave

What is the literal meaning of the word 'book'?

• A stack of loose papers

• A digital file containing text

• A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.

• A collection of blank pages

Which of the following phrases has a figurative meaning: 'break a leg' or 'open a book'?

• turn a blind eye

• close a door

• cut a rug

• break a leg

What is the definition of denotation?

• The literal or dictionary definition of a word

• The grammatical structure of a sentence.

• The emotional or connotative meaning of a word.

• The process of forming a word from another word or base.

Which of the following words has a negative connotation: 'beautiful' or 'ugly'?

• gorgeous

• ugly

• lovely

• attractive

What is the figurative meaning of the phrase 'raining cats and dogs'?

• It is raining heavily.

• It is not raining at all.

• It is raining cats and dogs.

• It is raining lightly.

Which of the following phrases has a literal meaning: 'kick the bucket' or 'hit the road'?

• punch the clock

• break a leg

• bend over backwards

• kick the bucket

What is the connotation of the word 'stubborn'?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Ambiguous

What is the denotation of the word 'happy'?

• a feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

• a feeling or showing fear or anxiety.

• a feeling or showing anger or frustration.

• a feeling or showing sadness or discontentment.