Exploring Connotation vs. Denotation

What is the literal meaning of a word referred to as?

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Expression

• Implication

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which word implies a negative emotional response?

• Stink

• Scent

• Fragrance

• Aroma

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How can you determine the connotation of a word?

• By its popularity

• Through its dictionary definition

• Using context clues

• By its spelling

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'aroma' typically suggest?

• No specific type of smell

• A pleasant smell

• A neutral smell

• An unpleasant smell

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'nosey' suggest about a person's behavior?

• Inquisitive in a positive way

• Rude and intrusive

• Casually interested

• Respectfully curious

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word would you use to describe a friendly dog approaching a stranger?

• Intrusive

• Snoopy

• Curious

• Nosey

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the best word to describe a child's reaction to receiving a gift?

• Grinned

• Smirked

• Scowled

• Frowned

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What type of connotation does the word 'smirk' carry?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Ambiguous

• Negative

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why is vocabulary important in understanding connotations?

• It makes learning new languages easier

• It is only necessary for writers

• It helps in precise communication

• It isn't important

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What tool is suggested to help understand a word's connotation?

• Thesaurus

• Grammar book

• Dictionary

• Encyclopedia

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C