Connotation and Denotation Quiz

During a biology class, the teacher asked, "What is the denotation of the word 'snake'?"

• A dangerous person

• A long, legless reptile

• Someone who lies

• Evil

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Rohan was asked by his teacher, "What is the denotation of the word 'home'?"

• A place of love

• A house where one lives

• Comfort and warmth

• Where the heart is

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which best defines the word "childish" denotatively?

• Immature

• Foolish

• Of or like a child

• Silly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Maya was walking through the garden and saw a "rose". What is the denotation of "rose" in this context?

• Love

• A red flower

• Beauty

• A romantic gesture

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In a biology class, Kai was asked: What is the denotation of “dog”?

• Loyal companion

• A domesticated canine animal

• Man’s best friend

• Pet

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Michael went shopping and found a jacket that was very affordable. What is the denotation of “cheap” in this context?

• Inexpensive

• Poor quality

• Stingy

• Bargain

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

During a science experiment, Maya measured the temperature of the water in a beaker. What does “cold” mean denotatively in this context?

• Unfriendly

• Low in temperature

• Distant

• Cruel

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Lily is talking to her friend about her favorite place. Which is the denotation of “school”?

• Place of learning

• Stressful

• Where I make friends

• A boring place

In a family tree project, Scarlett is asked to define the term “mother.” What is the denotation of “mother”?

• Female parent

• Nurturer

• The heart of the home

• Caregiver

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Avery was camping in the woods and needed to start a campfire. What is the denotation of "fire" in this context?

• Flames and heat

• Danger

• Destruction

• Passion

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4