Connotation, Denotation and Slang

Denotation

100

Denotation is a word's ----------- meaning  

a. associated

b. literal

c. emotional

d. implied

b. Literal- its main meaning, not including the feelings and ideas that people may connect with that word 

200

A word's denotation is understood as distinguished from its connotation.                     a. true, b. false

a. true

300

Jackie screamed and pulled her hand away from the scalding water. It means that...?

A. It is icily cold

B. It is painfully hot

C. It is amazingly cold

D. It is pretty warm

B. It is painfully hot

400

What is the denotation of the word clique ?

A small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them.

500

What is the denotation of the word freedom?

 The state of being free, or the power to act without restraint

Slang

100

What does the term "rizz" mean?

Ability to charm and woo a person

200

The term SUS is short for ?

What is Suspicious?

300

What does the phrase "Keep it 100"  mean?

Be true to yourself and stick to your values.

400

This term refers to playful logic used to justify spending habits, often turning expenses into perceived savings or free items.

What is Girl Math?

500

Nonjudgmental listening. What is this TikTok trend called?

We listen and we don't judge.

Connotation

100

What is connotation?

Common associations that people make with words (positive or negative) with emotional and imaginative meaning.

200

Choose the word with the negative connotation: slim or skinny

What is skinny?

300

What are the connotations of the word old?

"Mature", "ancient", "aged", "experienced", "vintage", and  "antique"

400

What are the connotative words for "curious" ?

"Interested", "nosy", "concerned", "meddling", "questioning"

500

How does the connotation of gloomy differ from cloudy?

• Cloudy: Neutral description of weather with clouds in the sky. 
• Gloomy: Implies a sense of sadness, despair, or negativity. Often associated with a dark or overcast sky.

Pop Culture

100

Who is the only Disney princess to have been inspired by a real person?

What is Pocahontas?  

200

Who is performing at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show?

What is Kendrick Lamar?

300

Which celebrity sang this song "Dakiti" ?

a. Jennifer Lopez 

b. Bad Bunny

c. Daddy Yankee

d. Ricky Martin 

What is Bad Bunny?

400

Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2022?

a. Brazil 

b. Spain 

c. Ghana 

d. Argentina

What is Argentina?

500

What celebrity has the most IG followers?

What is Cristiano Ronaldo?