Connotation and Denotation Review Quiz

Which of the following statements best defines denotation?

• It is a specialized terminology used in various technical fields.

• It is the root from which a word is derived.

• It is a word's literal or dictionary meaning.

• It is a word's meaning based on its usage.

Which of the following statements best defines connotation?

• It is a word's literal meaning.

• It is the suffix attached to a word.

• It is the emotion that is associated with a word.

• It is a word's dictionary meaning.

If someone uses the term “rugrat” to describe a child, what type of connotation does this have?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Which connotation is negative?

Mike __________ us to go to the funny house.

• nagged

• reminded

• asked

Which would you rather be called?

• Thrifty

• Cheap

Which is more serious?

• Problem

• Disaster

Which is more polite?

• sip a drink

• gulp it

Which connotation is neutral?

We bought __________ souvenirs at the amusement park.

• cheap

• inexpensive

• T-shirt

Which connotation is negative?

I ate a __________ sandwich.

• soggy

• ham and cheese

• delicious

Which connotation is more positive?

__________ people rode on the roller coaster.

• foolish

• brave

• old