Connotative Meaning

Using a quote from Chapter 1 of Ella Enchanted, the narrator says, "Pamela said smugly, "I always obey my elders." Which of the following adjectives could replace smugly so that the sentence has a positive connotation?

• randomly

• unjustly

• rudely

• Self-confidently

Connotation is a word's ___________.

• synonym

• emotional meaning

• antonym

• Literal, dictionary definition.

Which phrase has a positive connotation? 

• strong reek

• strong aroma

Which phrase has a negative connotation? 

• Squandered his time 

• Invested his time 

Connotative meanings involve

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• All of the above

What is the connotative meaning of "seeing the world through rose-colored glasses"?

• Being realistic and practical

• Having an overly optimistic perspective

What is the connotative meaning of "a wolf in sheep's clothing"?

• A protector among the vulnerable

• Someone dangerous presenting as harmless

What is the connotative meaning of "a heart of stone"?

• Strong and durable

• Cold and unfeeling

Choose the word with the positive connotation.

• gathering

• mob

What does the word "youthful" imply compared to "childish"?

• Immaturity

• Vibrancy and energy