Connotation
What is the definition of connotation?
Implied meaning. Tone/Emotions
What is the definition of DENOTATION?
Dictionary definition.
Is the following word a connotative or denotative use?
Bodie looked at the ground and saw a SNAKE, so he jumped up in fright.
Denotative
Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?
Talkative Vs. Chatty
Talkative
Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?
Assertive Vs. Pushy
Pushy
What is a connotative meaning of GRAY?
Dark, gloomy, depressing, sad
What is the denotative meaning of BASIC?
Entry level, beginner.
Is the following word a connotative or denotative use?
Ava rushed into the house and ignore her mom's greeting, slamming the door to her room. She was obviously in a bad MOOD.
Denotative
Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?
Interested Vs. Nosy
Interested
Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?
Clever Vs. Crafty
Crafty
What is a connotative meaning of BASIC?
Someone (or something) that is very mainstream, not unique.
What is the denotative meaning of GRAY?
A color between black and white.
Is the following word a connotative or denotative use?
Braylin rolled her eyes and whispered "SNAKE!" and she responded to the insensitive text message.
Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?
Aroma Vs. Stench
Aroma
Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?
Intense Vs. Passionate
Intense
What is the connotative meaning of GHOST?
Cut off all communication with, stop talking to abruptly.
What is the denotative meaning of GHOST?
An apparition of a dead person, a spirit.
At the mall today, I saw a little girl pouting because her Mom wouldn't give her an ice cream, it was total MOOD.
Connotative
Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?
Exceptional Vs. Strange
Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?
Determined Vs. Stubborn
Stubborn
What is the connotative meaning of SALTY?
Feeling upset/angry.
What is the denotative meaning of SALTY?
Tasting of salt.
Is the following word a connotative or denotative use?
Sean lowered the SHADES from his eyes and glared at Kavin, obviously throwing SHADE from when he "stole" his girlfriend last year.
BOTH
Which of the following words is more POSITIVE?
Immature Vs. Innocent
Innocent
Which of the following words is more NEGATIVE?
Energetic Vs. Hyperactive
Hyperactive