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Connotation & Denotation Practice

Quiz by Lauren Casteen

Grades 9-10
English Language Arts
Common Core

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  • Q1
    Denotation is
    the implied meaning of a word
    the literal dictionary definition of a word
    an author's feeling about a word
    a reader's reaction to a word
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q2
    Connotation is
    a reader's reaction to a word
    the literal dictionary definition of a word
    an author's feeling about a word
    the implied meaning of a word
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q3
    What is the DENOTATION of the word LATE?
    prompt
    missing
    tardy
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q4
    What is the DENOTATION of the word RARE?
    common
    frequent
    scarce
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q5
    What is the DENOTATION of the word SLENDER?
    thick
    slim
    hefty
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q6
    Which CONNOTATION implies an item is worth more?
    antique
    old
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q7
    Which CONNOTATION implies a situation is more serious?
    problem
    disaster
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q8
    Which CONNOTATION implies an action is more polite?
    sip a drink
    gulp a drink
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q9
    In the line, "Wendy despised the pirates," the word DESPISED implies that Wendy's feelings were
    negative
    neutral
    positive
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q10
    In the line, "It was the White Rabbit returning, splendidly dressed," splendidly implies that the author's attitude toward the Rabbit's clothing was
    positive
    negatuve
    neutral
    30s
    RL.9-10.4
  • Q11
    Which word is similar to "splendid", but has a negative connotation?
    fancy
    over-the-top
    elegant
    30s
    RL.9-10.4

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