Question

Lesson 5: Connotation and Denotation
Vocabulary: Please write or type the definitions in your own words for each word below.
PLEASE DO NOT COPY and PASTE.

Connotation -


Denotation -


Connotations and Denotations: The words in each pair have the same denotations, but different connotations. \

Denotation: A word's denotation is its literal definition.
For example:
Snake: a limbless reptile with a long, scaly body

Connotation A word's connotation is all the association we have with it.
For example:
A malevolent (evil, bad) person might be called "a real snake"


Choose the word in each pair with positive connotations.


1. Hyperactive / energetic 2. Sentimental / mushy
3. Timid / cowardly 4. Stubborn / strong-willed
5. Scrawny / thin 6. Stylish / faddish
7. Frugal / cheap 8. Brash / bold
9. Nosey / curious 10. Reserved / withdrawn

Answer 1

1. Energetic
2. Sentimental
4. Strong-willed
6. Stylish
8. Bold
9. Curious