Level Up Connotations and Denotation

The dictionary definition of a word.

• denotative/dictionary meaning

• connotative/figurative meaning

He is acting kind of salty today. How is "salty" being used in this sentence?

• connotative meaning

• denotative meaning

He is a lying snake, you can't trust him! How is "snake" being used in this sentence?

• denotative meaning

• connotative meaning

We saw the snake on exhibit in the zoo. How is snake being used in this sentence?

• connotative meaning

• denotative meaning

The popcorn is really salty. How is "salty" being used in this sentence?

• connotative meaning

• denotative meaning

The teacher was mildly intimated by Seth's bossy behavior. If you change the word bossy to assertive, the word now has a ____ connotation.

• positive
• negative

Choose the word with the positive connotation.
inquiring--prying

• inquiring
• prying

Choose the word with the positive connotation.
gathering--mob

• gathering
• mob

Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals in the animal house.

• fascinating
• weird

Which connotation is MORE negative?
Mike _______ us to go to the funny house.

• nagged
• reminded