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Denotation and Connotation Exercises

The document focuses on the concepts of denotation and connotation, explaining that denotation is the literal definition of a word, while connotation encompasses the emotional and cultural meanings associated with it. It includes exercises for identifying connotations in sentences and ranking words based on their positive or negative connotations. The document is structured into sections for practice and retesting of these concepts.

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Denotation and Connotation Exercises

The document focuses on the concepts of denotation and connotation, explaining that denotation is the literal definition of a word, while connotation encompasses the emotional and cultural meanings associated with it. It includes exercises for identifying connotations in sentences and ranking words based on their positive or negative connotations. The document is structured into sections for practice and retesting of these concepts.

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RETEACH

Name: Date:

DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION

The denotation of a word is its definition. The connotation of a word includes all
of the cultural and emotional meanings that are attached to the word. For
example, the words cheap and inexpensive both refer to an item that is not costly,
but cheap has a negative connotation of being poorly made, while inexpensive
does not carry this connotation.
A. DIRECTIONS: Circle the letter of the connotation that best fits the underlined word
in the sentence.
1. Dan was proud of the way his daughter conducted herself on the basketball
court.
A. arrogant B. pleased C. excited
2. With regard to schedule, Mr. Krebs is flexible and allows students to work at
their own pace.
A. elastic B. supple C. accommodating
3. When he was sick, Andy lost a lot of weight and now seemed gaunt.
A. sickly B. sleek C. slim
4. Marla’s new apartment was spacious but it didn’t feel like home.
A. comfy B. solid C. efficient

B. DIRECTIONS: Rank the words from most positive to most negative in each group.
1. aggressive, assertive, dynamic, pushy

2. pleased, delighted, satisfied, smug

3. loaded, stuck-up, prosperous, haughty

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PRACTICE

Name: Date:

DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION

A. DIRECTIONS: Circle the letter of the connotation that best fits the underlined word
in the sentence.
1. When we first got her as a puppy, Jolene was scrawny and thin.
A. contaminated B. unattractive C. unhealthy
2. The negotiations were said to be difficult but constructive.
A. well-built B. positive C. victory
3. Banderman described his knee as tender and doubted he could play in
tomorrow’s game.
A. injured B. sensitive C. caring
4. Uncle Jeff is quite liberal in the way he gives away money.
A. free-thinking B. tolerant C. generous
5. When asked if Terrence would get the job, Ms. Beale told me that his
qualifications were marginal at best.
A. on the outside B. barely acceptable C. trivial

B. DIRECTIONS: Rank the words from most positive to most negative in each group.
1. brilliant, cunning, clever, intelligent

2. slim, slender, skinny, sleek

3. soft, mushy gentle, easy

4. rigid, dogged, stubborn, persistent

5. attractive, cute, gorgeous, pretty

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