Connotation & Denotations Vocabulary Quiz

How the surrounding words, sentences, and situation influence the meaning of a word.

• tone

• nuance

• context

• denotation

• connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The subtle shades of meaning or implication in language.

• connotation

• tone

• context

• nuance

• denotation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The attitude or feeling conveyed through word choice and language.

• connotation

• denotation

• context

• tone

• nuance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The emotional or implied meaning associated with a word.

• connotation

• denotation

• tone

• context

• nuance

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

• context

• connotation

• denotation

• tone

• nuance

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of these words has the most positive connotation?

• Conversational

• Talkative

• Chatty

• Jabbering

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence.
I ate a _________ sandwich.

• moist
• soggy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What connotation does the word "resentment" have in this sentence?

Put finishing college on hold for awhile, she said without any sign of resentment.

• positive

• neutral

• negative

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What verb has a more guilty connotation?

• Admitting

• Replying

• Telling

• Whispering

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

1) Emma felt sick when she was on the boat.

2) Maya felt nauseated when she was on the boat.

What is the difference in connotation between the words "sick" and "nauseated?"

• sick has a stronger connotation than nauseated

• the words do not have the same/a similar definition

• nauseated has a stronger connotation than sick

• there is no difference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4