Connotation and Denotation

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Karen Casey
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English
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6th Grade
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Medium
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1.
Multiple Choice
Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________
planets
birds
words
sentences
2.
Multiple Choice
Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?
positive
negative
3.
Multiple Choice
Which phrase has a negative connotation?
a stingy person
a thrifty person
4.
Multiple Choice
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.
thrifty
stingy
miserly
selfish
5.
Multiple Choice
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.
foolhearty
courageous
rash
reckless
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