Tone and Connotation

Denotation is a word's ____________.

• literal, dictionary definition

• emotional meaning

• synonym

• antonym

Connotation is a word's ________

• dictionary definition

• literal meaning

• emotional meaning

• number of syllables

Which of the following has a NEGATIVE (–) connotation?

• A pushy leader

• A charismatic leader

Which phrase has a NEGATIVE (–) connotation?

• a box filled with documents

• a box crammed with documents

Which phrase has the most POSITIVE (+) connotation?

• a peculiar object

• a unique object

• a strange object

Which option has the most POSITIVE (+) connotation?

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

• thrifty

• stingy

• miserly

• selfish

What is the best word to use for this sentence to make it NEGATIVE (–)?

He always says what he thinks. He is very ______.

• Truthful

• Honest

• Blunt

Which connotation is most NEGATIVE (–)?

The jester was smiling. I didn't like the ______ on the jester's face.

• grin

• smirk

Which connotation is most NEGATIVE (–)?

Mike _______ us to go to the funny house. He kept bothering us until we agreed to go.

• nagged

• reminded

Which connotation is most NEGATIVE (–)?

We bought _____ souvenirs at the Lagoon amusement park.

• cheap

• inexpensive