Denotation And Connotation Question Preview (ID: 60248)


Demonstrate Understanding Of The Difference Between Denotation And Connotation. Identify When To Use Words Based On Their Connotations. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

What is denotation?
a) sound devices
b) the dictionary definition of a word
c) the feelings surrounding a word
d) human characteristics

What makes Jim such an excellent storyteller is his knack for (invention / lying).
a) invention
b) lying
c)
d)

I love going camping and getting in touch with nature. The woods are filled with so much (vermin / animal life).
a) vermin
b) animal life
c)
d)

It was a beautiful spring day, and the (stench / scent) of apple blossoms filled the whole yard.
a) stench
b) scent
c)
d)

“The sooner we move out of this (home / dump),” said Jack, “the happier I’ll be.”
a) home
b) dump
c)
d)

The (subdued / dreary) colors used in the painting calmed the girl, enthralling her with their peaceful hues.
a) subdued
b) dreary
c)
d)

Connotation is
a) the dictionary definition of a word
b) the feelings associated with a word
c) when an object takes on human characteristics
d) when an author leaves a hint or clue about what will happen later in a story

Her (avarice / ambition) consumed her, encouraging her to take what she wanted with no regard to anyone else.
a) avarice
b) ambition
c)
d)

Let's go to that (quaint / rundown) cabin in the Adirondacks we visited last year. I loved that place!
a) quaint
b) rundown
c)
d)

I (command / urge) you to reconsider taking this job. You'd be a great employee!
a) command
b) urge
c)
d)

Despite her (volatile / unpredictable) nature, I always knew she would take good care of my puppy.
a) volatile
b) unpredictable
c)
d)

Can you ask the new saleswoman not to be so (enthusiastic / pushy)? She's scaring away the customers.
a) enthusiastic
b) pushy
c)
d)

Will you please turn your stereo off? I can’t concentrate with all that (sound / noise).
a) sound
b) noise
c)
d)

I have a lot of respect for Jenny’s father. He’s rather (reserved / antisocial) and dignified.
a) reserved
b) antisocial
c)
d)

The term that means the dictionary definition of a word is
a) plot
b) connotation
c) personification
d) denotation

Which word has a positive connotation?
a) cheap
b) inexpensive
c)
d)

Which word has a negative connotation?
a) curious
b) nosy
c)
d)

Choose the sentence in which the word in ALL CAPS has a negative connotation.
a) Visit our marketplace to purchase our famous COLLECTIBLES.
b) When you arrive, hotel staffers in EXOTIC costumes will greet you.
c) We want you to visit our TRANQUIL island
d) Your server will bring you STINKY foods that are native to the region.

Which phrase has a positive connotation?
a) a slender dancer
b) a scrawny dancer
c)
d)

The term that means the feelings and ideas associated with a word is
a) senence
b) personification
c) connotation
d) denotation

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