Positive vs Negative Connotative

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English

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5th - 6th Grade

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Hard

Joseph Anderson

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Positive and Negative Connotation

What is Connotation?

Connotation is a feeling or idea that a word has!

Words can have either a positive, neutral, or negative connotation

Let's Look! Compare the following statements:

"This shirt is affordable!" vs. "This shirt is cheap!" Which sounds positive and which sounds negative?
"You need to be pushy when you are looking for a job." vs. "You need to be assertive when you are looking for a job."

Multiple Choice

Which of these words has the most positive connotation?

Childish

Youthful

Immature

Multiple Choice

Which of these words has the most positive connotation?

Nosy

Curious

Prying

Multiple Choice

Which of these words has the most positive connotation?

Conversational

Talkative

Chatty

Jabbering

Multiple Choice

Which of these words has the most negative connotation?

Purebred

Mutt

Dog

Multiple Choice

Which of these words has the most positive connotation?

Stubborn

Persistent

Strong-willed

Multiple Choice

Which of these words has the most negative connotation?

Courageous

Confident

Conceited

Multiple Choice

Which of these words has the most positive connotation?

Senior

Old

Vintage

Positive and Negative Connotation

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