Connotation and denotation

Which of the following best describes denotation?

• Opposite of a word

• Synonym of a word

• Dictionary definition

• Tone of a word

What is the denotation of the words 'curious' and 'nosy'?

• Positive

• Same

• Different

• Negative

Which word has a more positive connotation: 'aroma' or 'stench'?

• Aroma

• Odor

• Stench

• Smell

Which word has a more negative connotation: 'mob' or 'crowd'?

• Mob

• Crowd

• Group

• People

What does the word 'selective' mean?

• Careful in choice

• Careless in choice

• Quick in choice

• Random in choice

Which word has a more negative connotation: 'picky' or 'selective'?

• Picky

• Choosy

• Selective

• Careful

What does connotation refer to?

• Word's tone

• Word's definition

• Word's spelling

• Word's length

Which word has a more positive connotation: 'crowd' or 'mob'?

• Crowd

• Mob

• Large

• People

If 'blue' is associated with feelings of sadness it has

• connotational meaning

• denotational meaning

What is the definition of connotation?

• The literal meaning of a word

• an idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person

• The pronunciation of a word

• Implied or suggested meaning of a word