8th Grade Connotation and Denotation

What is the definition of "denotation" in the context of language?

• The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word

• The literal or primary meaning of a word

• The historical origin of a word

• The sound or pronunciation of a word

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Cheap

• Frugal

• Stingy

• Miserly

Identify the connotation of the word "slender" in the following sentence: "The slender model walked down the runway."

• Negative

• Neutral

• Positive

• Ambiguous

Explain the difference between connotation and denotation using the word "home."

• Denotation refers to the emotional feeling of safety, while connotation refers to a building.

• Denotation refers to a building, while connotation refers to the emotional feeling of safety.

• Denotation and connotation both refer to a building.

• Denotation and connotation both refer to the emotional feeling of safety.

Analyze the impact of connotation in the following sentence: "The politician was described as a 'snake' by his opponents."

• It suggests the politician is trustworthy.

• It implies the politician is cunning and deceitful.

• It indicates the politician is slow-moving.

• It means the politician is flexible.

What is the connotation of the word "childish" in the sentence: "His childish behavior was not appreciated at the meeting"?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Ambiguous

Which of the following sentences uses a word with a negative connotation?

• The aroma of the freshly baked bread filled the room.

• The stench of the garbage was overwhelming.

• The fragrance of the flowers was delightful.

• The scent of the perfume was subtle.

Define "connotation" in the context of language.

• The literal meaning of a word

• The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word

• The historical origin of a word

• The grammatical function of a word

Differentiate between the connotation and denotation of the word "youthful."

• Denotation: young in age; Connotation: immature

• Denotation: young in age; Connotation: energetic and lively

• Denotation: energetic and lively; Connotation: young in age

• Denotation: immature; Connotation: young in age

Evaluate the effect of word choice in the sentence: "The abandoned house was eerie and unsettling."

• The words "abandoned" and "eerie" create a sense of comfort.

• The words "abandoned" and "unsettling" create a sense of mystery and fear.

• The words "house" and "unsettling" create a sense of joy.

• The words "eerie" and "house" create a sense of excitement.