Connotation and Denotation
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7th Grade
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Alison Baker
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4 Slides • 13 Questions
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Multiple Choice
Consider these words: slim, scrawny, tiny, emaciated, skinny, lean, trim, thin, skin-and-bones.
Which words have a **POSITIVE** connotation?
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Consider these words: slim, scrawny, tiny, emaciated, skinny, lean, trim, thin, skin-and-bones.
Which words have a **NEUTRAL** connotation?
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Consider these words: slim, scrawny, tiny, emaciated, skinny, lean, trim, thin, skin-and-bones.
Which words have a **NEGATIVE** connotation?
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Consider the words stinky and odorous.
Which word is MORE intense/ has a STRONGER connotation?
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Consider the words problem and disaster.
Which word is MORE intense/ has a STRONGER connotation?
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Consider the words filthy and messy.
Which word is MORE intense/ has a STRONGER connotation?
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Consider the words nag and remind.
Which word is MORE intense/ has a STRONGER connotation?
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Consider the words unwise and foolish.
Which word is MORE intense/ has a STRONGER connotation?
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Consider the words curious and nosy
Which word is MORE intense/ has a STRONGER connotation?
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Helen was guarded about her private life. She did not like to give anyone details about herself.
What does the word guarded suggest about Helen in the sentence above?
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Multiple Choice
Jaques screamed and pulled his hand away from the ______ water. His hand was bright red and hurting.
Which word would best fit in the blank so the correct connotation is communicated?
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Poll
The words cheap, frugal, economical, stingy, thrifty, and prudent all denote (literally mean) “being careful with money.”
All of these words have the same denotation, but not the same connotation.
WHICH WORDS CONNOTE (communicate) A **NEGATIVE** FEELING?
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The words vintage, retro, ancient, old-fashioned, antique, and dated all essentially mean “old.”
All of these words have the same denotation, but not the same connotation.
WHICH WORDS CONNOTE (communicate) A **POSITIVE** FEELING?
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