1) The denotation of a word is- a) the feeling or emotion associated with the word b) the different meanings of the word c) the dictionary definition or literal meaning of the word d) synonymns for the word 2) Connotation means- a) antonymns for the word b) the feeling or emotion associated with the word c) the dictionary definition or literal meaning of the word d) the different meanings of a word 3) The house at the end of the road looked empty and forgotten. Which word has the same denotation as house? a) home b) residence c) cabin d) cottage 4) Which word in the list has the most positive connotation? a) skinny b) slender c) scrawny d) thin 5) The teacher yelled at the class to sit down. Which word could replace yelled to create a more positive connotation? a) exclaimed b) spoke c) screamed d) shouted 6) cheap, inexpenisve, budget-friendly, stingy: Which two words have a positive connotation? a) cheap and stingy b) inexpensive and budget-friendly c) cheap and budget-friendly d) inexpensive and stingy 7) Which sentence uses the word curious with a negative connotation? a) The curious student asked many thoughtful questions. b) The curious child peeked into her neighbor's window. c) The curious scientist studied the data carefully. d) The curious kitten explored the backyard. 8) The word stench denotes--  a) a strong and and unpleasant odor b) any ordor or scent c) a faint aroma of flowers d) a light, pleasant fragrance 9) 1. The crowd gathered to watch the show. 2. The mob gathered outside the courthouse. Which statement best explains the difference in connotation? a) Mob has a more negative connotation than crowd. b) Crowd has a more negative connation than mob. c) The words have the same connotation. d) Both words are positive. 10) Mia was upset when she got her paper back with a failing grade. Which word connotes a stronger feeling than upset? a) pleased b) infuriated c) annoyed d) mad 11) The young leader spoke with confidence. The phrase young leader connotes-- a) inexperience and weakness b) immaturity and confusion c) promise and energy d) hesitation and fear 12) Which sentences use childish in a negative connotation? a) His childish excitement was contagious. b) Her childish behavior embarrassed her friends. c) The author's childish wonder filled the story. d) The teacher smiled at the childish drawings created by her kindergarten class. e) His childish actions were disruptive to the class. f) The old lady squealed with childish joy when she was licked by the puppy.

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