Connotation & Denotation

Review Jeopardy
Thursday, October 17th, 2013

Learning Targets

I can determine the denotative and connotative

meanings of words and phrases based on how
they are used in a text.

Connotation & Denotation

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Connotation & Denotation Jeopardy

Connotation

C&D
Definitions

Study
Island:
Connotation
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Denotation

Denotation

Context
Clues

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Connotation: 100

Which of the following words has a more positive

connotation?
Limit
A.) Limit
B.) Restrict

Restrict

Connotation: 200

Identify which word has a more negative connotation.

Cluttered
A.) Cluttered
B.) Messy

Messy

Connotation: 300

Identify the word that has the more positive connotation.

Immature
A.) Immature
B.) Youthful

Youthful

Connotation: 400

Select which word has a more negative connotation.

Unusual
A.) Unusual
B.) Weird

Weird

Connotation: 500

Identify which of the following two words has a more

negative connotation.
Stingy
A.) Stingy
B.) Thrifty

Thrifty

Denotation: 100

Ginny was a nosy child. She wanted to know about

everything that happened in the little town of Darington.
What is the dictionary meaning of nosy in the sentence
above?
A. Interesting, unusual
B. Intelligent, smart
C. Similar, identical
D. Curious, inquisitive

Denotation: 200
Mark was sick of receiving a dozen annoying emails with
jokes from Sally every day. He dashed off a sloppy reply
letting her know that he wasn't allowed to receive silly
emails at school.
What is the dictionary meaning of the phrase dashed off?
A. Hurriedly wrote
B. Effortlessly executed
C. Casually finished
D. Thoughtfully completed

Denotation: 300
Buster was a puny dog. He could not even scare the cat
that lived next door.
What is the dictionary meaning of the word puny in the
sentence above?
A. Noisy or loud
B. Large in actions or words
C. Undersized or small
D. Heavy or overweight

Denotation: 400

Grandpa came to their house every summer. Sure, Grandpa

could be a real prune, but that was just Grandpa!

Denotation: 500
When students walked into their history class yesterday, they
were shocked to find Mr. Worthington dressed like President
Washington. The students were baffled at why their social
studies teacher had dressed up in old clothes.
In the context of this sentence, what is the denotation of
the word baffled?
A.) Amused
B.) Confused
C.) Embarrassed
D.) Shocked

C & D (Connotation &

Denotation) Definitions: 100
Define the word denotation.
A.) The strict dictionary meaning of a word.
B.) The origins of a word.
C.) The emotional and imaginative association surrounding
a word.
D.) The way to pronounce a word.

C & D (Connotation &

Denotation) Definitions: 200
Define the word connotation.
A.) The point of view for a word.
B.) The strict dictionary meaning of a word.
C.) The way that you spell a word.
D.) The emotional and imaginative association surrounding
a word.

C & D (Connotation &

Denotation) Definitions: 300

In questions relating to denotation, which of the following

words might you see and focus on?
A.) Connote
B.) Action word
C.) Denote
D.) Residence

C & D (Connotation &

Denotation) Definitions: 400
The employees tried to (haggle, bargain ) with their
employer over pay raises.
To determine which word best fits in this sentence, you
could use which strategy below?
A.) Use context clues.
B.) Use graphic organizers.
C.) Use a dictionary.
D.) Use a thesarus.

C & D (Connotation &

Denotation) Definitions: 500

Study Island Connotation &

Denotation: 100
Scattered across the room was a downpour of paper that seemed
to grow larger every day. Stella couldn't take it any longer. She
was drowning in homework and projects. Life as a student at
Englewood Middle School definitely required willpower that she
seemed to no longer have. Stella stared at the papers until they
blurred together to make a larger mound; she gasped in fear. After
a while, with trembling hands, she lifted a sheet from the very top
of the stack. The entire heap of papers collapsed on top of her.
In the context of the story, what does the word drowning connote?
A. Completely overrun
B. Poorly organized
C. Emotionally sad
D. Drenched in sweat

Study Island Connotation & Denotation: 200

When Brady James walked out of school on Friday, he knew he had two days free from
teachers and bells, he knew his English teacher was going to be crazy about the amazing
paper he'd just turned in, and he knew he only had to wait a few hours for his birthday party.
Yes, Brady James was tickled.
He saw his mother's car in the parking lot and ran over. He jumped in the passenger seat
and slammed the door, singing a little tune as he fastened his seat belt and threw his book
bag into the back seat. "Hey there, birthday boy," his mom said. "Don't you look pleased?"
"Oh, Mom, my party is so close, I can barely sit still. I am so pumped!"
"Well," his mom said, "we're going to go watch your little sister in her piano recital first,
you know. Then we have to go pick up the ice cream, get some drinks, pick up your brother
after football practice, and clean up the living room before we even begin to get ready for
that party. Better save some of that energy for later!"
What does the word crazy most likely connote as it is used in the first sentence of the story?
A. Impressed
B. Bored
C. Tired
D. Insane

Study Island Connotation &

Denotation: 300
The Harrison boys were very boisterous. Their mother could not
keep them in the house for five minutes. The whole neighborhood
knew when those boys were outside playing cowboys or wrestling.
What does the use of the word boisterous suggest about the
Harrison boys?
A. They are happily calm.
B. They are quietly boring.
C. They are boldly smart.
D. They are happily noisy.

Study Island Connotation &

Denotation: 400
Penelope McCampbell did not really get along with many students
at school. In fact, she did not get along with anyone, but that did
not stop her from bothering people. She was a gnat that was
always in the way. The kids in her class avoided her as best as they
could. They would scramble out of Penelope McCampbell's path
when she walked down the hall.
In the context of the story, what does the word gnat connote?
A. Penelope McCampbell is an interesting person.
B. Penelope McCampbell is a very small person.
C. Penelope McCampbell is an annoying person.
D. Penelope McCampbell is a productive person.

Study Island Connotation &

Denotation: 500
There was no turning back now. Steven had said what he had said, and
it was out there now. He could see the tears well up in Valerie's eyes
once she had felt the full impact of his words. They were cruel but
honest. However, Steven was still surprised by Valerie's reaction. She
was never this delicate. She was typically a very tough person; nothing
ever bothered her. Valerie choked back some of her tears and stared
directly into Steven's eyes. Valerie's eyes were fiery, and now, Steven
was aware he was in trouble.
What does the word delicate connote as it is used in the story?
A. Graceful
B. Flimsy
C. Detailed
D. Sensitive

Context Clues: 100

Using context clues, which word has a more positive
connotation in the sentence?
The employees tried to (haggle, bargain ) with their
employer over pay raises.
A.) Haggle
B.) Bargain

Context Clues: 200

Using context clues, which word has a more positive
connotation in the sentence?
After the big test, Rich felt relaxed and (carefree,
irresponsible).
A.) Carefree
B.) Irresponsible

Context Clues: 300

Using context clues, choose the correct word that

fits into the sentence.
The (odor, fragrance) of the pumpkin pie filled the
kitchen.
A.) Odor
B.) Fragrance

Context Clues: 400

Using context clues, choose the correct word that

fits into the sentence.
The (swarm, bunch) of bees hovered near the hive.
A.) Swarm
B.) Bunch

Context Clues: 500

Using context clues, choose the correct word that
fits into the sentence.
The president (delayed, hesitated) for a moment to see
how his opponent would react to the statement.
A.) Delayed
B.) Hesitated