Connotative Meaning

The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.

• positive

• negative

I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.

• positive

• negative

Which of the following best describes "connotative meaning"?

• The dictionary definition of a word

• The positive/negative associations people have with a word

In the following sentence, which word has the most negative CONNOTATIVE meaning?

They live in the shack down the street.

• They

• live

• shack

• street

Connotation is a word's ___________.

• synonym

• anyonym

• emotional meaning

• literal, dictionary definition

Which phrase has a positive connotation?

• A strong reek

• A strong aroma

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

• Squandered his time

• Invested his time

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

• A bold plan

• A reckless plan

Which phrase has a positive connotation?

• Energetic dogs

• Rambunctious dogs

6. Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

• positive

• negative