Connotation Denotation

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What is connotation?

Back

Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word.

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What is denotation?

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Direct meaning of a word or dictionary meaning.

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Which connotation is MORE positive? Everyone had a _____ on his or her face on the way home.

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smile

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: gossip or chat.

Back

chat

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Which connotation is MORE negative? I didn't like the ______ on the jester's face.

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smirk

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Connotation refers to the implied meaning, while denotation is the literal meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

Back

Joyful.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

Stubborn.

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What does the word 'home' connote?

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Safety, comfort, and belonging.

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What does the word 'childish' denote?

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Behaving like a child.