Connotation or Denotation?
Positive
Negative
100

Is the following word a connotative or denotative use?


He looked at the ground and saw a SNAKE, so he jumped up in fright.

Denotative.

100

Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?

Talkative Vs. Chatty

Talkative

100

Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?

Assertive Vs. Pushy

Pushy

200

Is the following word a connotative or denotative use?


My sister rushed into the house and ignored my greeting, slamming the door to her room. She was obviously in a bad MOOD.

Denotative.

200

Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?

Interested Vs. Nosy

Interested

200

Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?


Clever Vs. Crafty

Crafty

300

Is the following word a connotative or denotative use?

She rolled her eyes and whispered "SNAKE!" and she responded to the insensitive text message.

Connotative.

300

Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?

Immature Vs. Innocent

Innocent

300

Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?

Intense Vs. Passionate

Intense

400

Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?

Exceptional Vs. Strange

Exceptional

400

Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?

Determined Vs. Stubborn

Stubborn

500

What is the definition of DENOTATION?

What is Connotation?


Dictionary definition.

The Cultural (or figurative) meaning(s) of a word.

500

Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?

Aroma Vs. Stench

Aroma

500

Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?

Energetic Vs. Hyperactive

Hyperactive

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