Connotations and Denotations

Quiz
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
+18
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What word gives a POSITIVE connotation?
screeching
tearing
vibrant
gory
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A word's denotation is
the emotion associated with the word
The dictionary definition of the word
Its correct spelling
Its incorrect spellin
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
After opening Jim's gym bag, a powerful stink filled the laundry room.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The energetic children frolicked all day on the beach.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The teacher's request to pass all papers to the front of the room was followed immediately.
Positive Connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Sam's daring plan to triple the profits of the school fundraiser was met with enthusiasm.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The aroma of Jill's new perfume reminded me of lilacs and vanilla.
Positive connotation
Neutral Connotation
Negative Connotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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