Putt: Denotative and Connotative Meaning CFA

Denotation is a word or phrase's ____________.

• dictionary definition
• emotional meaning
• homonym
• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Connotation is a word or phrase's ___________.

• dictionary definition
• emotional meaning
• homonym
• antonym

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

All words have a connotation and a denotation. If you look up the word 'fire' in the dictionary, it would describe energy released when an object burns. If you called something 'fire', it would be an example of a(n)

• positive connotation
• negative connotation
• neutral connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Make a selection to replace the word in bold with a more negative connotation: Since my dad spoils his pets, people often notice how large my cat is.

• over-fed
• healthy
• floofy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Make a selection to replace the word in bold with a more positive connotation: Uncle Henry lives in a dwelling by the beach.

• house
• mansion
• dump

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Make a selection to replace the word in bold with a more negative connotation: My old laptop is no longer working.

• outdated
• mature
• aged

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Make a selection to replace the word in bold with a more positive connotation: Lean Cuisines are inexpensive meals.

• affordable
• cheap
• pricey

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which phrase has the more negative connotation?

• a box filled with documents
• a box crammed with documents

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which phrase has the more positive connotation?

• a nosy person
• an inquisitive person

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"My mother's new boyfriend has a face that could best be described as unique." What is the connotation of the word unique in this sentence?

• Positive
• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4