Connotation and Denotation Flashcard
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English
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is connotation?
Back
The feeling or emotional association a word creates beyond its literal meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is denotation?
Back
The literal dictionary definition of a word.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which has a more positive connotation: 'youthful' or 'childish'?
Back
'Youthful' has a more positive connotation.
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
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a word with a negative connotation?
Back
'Soggy' as in 'soggy sandwich'.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Back
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of a word, while denotation is its literal meaning.
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CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which word has a more serious connotation: 'problem' or 'disaster'?
Back
'Disaster' has a more serious connotation.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can understanding connotation help in writing?
Back
It helps in choosing words that convey the intended emotional tone.
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
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