Denotations and Connotations Quiz

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English
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10th Grade
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Matthew Aker
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the denotation of a word?
Its negative connotation
Its positive connotation
Its tone or energy
Its dictionary definition
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more positive connotation: 'aroma' or 'stench'?
Neither has a positive connotation
Both have the same connotation
Stench
Aroma
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more negative connotation: 'mob' or 'crowd'?
Neither has a negative connotation
Both have the same connotation
Crowd
Mob
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word 'selective' mean?
Having a negative connotation
Having a positive connotation
Being picky
Being careful in your choice of things
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more positive connotation: 'curious' or 'nosy'?
Neither has a positive connotation
Nosy
Both have the same connotation
Curious
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a more negative connotation: 'curious' or 'nosy'?
Neither has a negative connotation
Nosy
Curious
Both have the same connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the connotation of the word 'mob'?
Negative
Positive
Both positive and negative
Neutral
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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