connotation or denotation
The dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word
What is Denotation?
Which word has a more POSITIVE connotation: "Skinny" or "Slender"?
What is Slender?
She is a child" to a negative connotation using a different noun.
What is She is a rugrat" or She is a brat?
In the phrase He is a real snake, what does "snake" mean in this context?
What is Stealth,Dishonesty,And betrayal?
How does an author’s choice of words connotation contribute to a story?
What is creating tone/mood or revealing feelings?
The emotional, cultural, or imaginative association surrounding a word
What is Connotation?
Which word has a more NEGATIVE connotation: Stubborn or "Firm"?
What is Stubborn?
Change the word "fat" in this sentence to a more positive connotation: "The cat is so fat."
What is plump or fluffy?
Which sentence has a POSITIVE tone: a The aroma of coffee filled the room. b The odor of coffee filled the room?
What is a?
The small, cozy cottage was on the edge of the woods. What tone does cozy create?
What is warm, safe, or positive?
True or False The sentence "a building where people live" is denotation
What is true?
What is the connotation of the word "Cheap" when describing a gift?
What is Negative?
Replace "inexpensive" with a word that makes the item sound low-quality
What is Cheap?
If a character is described as Bold are they being shown as brave or Lack respect?
What is lacks respect?
If an author uses decrepit instead of "aged," how does it change the story's tone?
What is making it more negative or sad?
Which of these is a denotative description of a home? (a) A warm, loving place, (b) A structure made of wood, (c) A safe haven.
What is (b)?
Identify the connotation: "Inquisitive" or "Nosy" (which implies being intrusive)?
What is Nosy?
Change "He is confident" to a negative connotation using a different adjective.
What is He is cocky or He is arrogant?
A character says That test was a piece of cake. Is this connotative or denotative?
What is connotative?
Imagine you just got a text message from a friend that says, "We need to talk."A) Playful and excited B)Serious and angry C) Nervous and annoyed
What is B?
If an author uses the word "slimy" to describe a salesman, are they using the word's denotation or connotation?
What is Connotation?
Which word is neutral: "Chatty," "Talkative," or "Gossip"?
What is Talkative?
Change "The cabin is old" to a positive connotation using a different adjective
What is The cabin is historic" or The cabin is charming?
in The scrawny dog barked, what feeling does scrawny create?
What is weak and skinny?
The sentence She was assertive is changed to She was demanding.How does the meaning of the story shift?
What is changing the tone from respectful to negative?