Connotation/ Denotation
angry vs. furious
Which word has more of a NEGATIVE connotation?
What is furious?
the definition of a word, that you can look up in the dictionary
What is denotation?
a word part that is found at the beginning of a word
What is a prefix?
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
What does rash mean, as it is used in the sentence?
a. itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration
What is D. with little thought or consideration?
words that are OPPOSITES of each other
What are antonyms?
disagreed vs. argued
Which word has more of a POSITIVE connotation?
What is disagreed?
The feeling that a word has, such as positive, negative, or neutral
What is connotation?
a word part that is found at the end of a word
What is a suffix?
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does esteemed mean, as it is used in the sentence?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
What is D. greatly admired?
words that are similar, or the same, in meaning
What are synonyms?
thrifty vs. cheap
Which word has more of a POSITIVE connotation?
What is thrifty?
Does TONE deal with the author or the reader's feelings?
What is the Author?
a word part that can be found anywhere in the word, but IS NOT A WORD ON ITS OWN
What is a root?
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, then it will be an incentive for them to work harder.
What does incentive mean, as it is used in the sentence?
a. a reason to do something
b. a small amount of money
c. a tax
d. a good job
What is A. a reason to do something?
(choose either mood or tone) Ironic is an example of...
What is Tone (author's feeling)
youthful vs. childish
Which word has more of a NEGATIVE connotation?
What is childish?
Does MOOD deal with the author or the reader's feelings?
What is the reader's feelings? (ME)
a word part that can be found anywhere in the word, and IS A WORD ON ITS OWN
What is a base?
In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.
What does daunting mean, as it is used in the sentence?
a. tickle
b. amuse
c. frighten or intimidate
d. lose or replace
What is C. frighten or intimidate?
(choose either mood or tone) Happy is an example of...
What is Mood (reader's feeling)
colorful vs. gaudy
Which word has more of a NEGATIVE connotation?
What is gaudy?
Hints found within a sentence, or nearby sentences, to help readers determine the meanings of unknown words
What are context clues?
What suffix would be used to indicate that something happened in the past?
What is "-ed"?
Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United States until 1920.
What does suffrage mean, as it is used in the sentence?
a. something that causes physical pain
b. an early flag
c. skirts that did not cover ankles
d. the right to vote
What is D. the right to vote?
What are homonyms?