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The document explains the concepts of connotation and denotation, highlighting how words can evoke positive or negative feelings beyond their literal meanings. It provides examples of word sets for practice, asking the reader to identify and underline the positive and negative connotations as well as the denotations. An answer key is included for reference.

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Connotation Pos Neg 3

The document explains the concepts of connotation and denotation, highlighting how words can evoke positive or negative feelings beyond their literal meanings. It provides examples of word sets for practice, asking the reader to identify and underline the positive and negative connotations as well as the denotations. An answer key is included for reference.

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Positive and Negative Connotations


Connotation is the feeling or emotion that a word evokes in addition to its literal
meaning.
Words can have a positive connotation or a negative connotation.

examples: The scent of the candle (positive connotation)


The odor of the candle (negative connotation)

Denotation is the literal definition of a word.

For each of the word sets below, underline the positive connotation in blue, underline the
negative connotation in red, and underline the denotation in green.

1. decorated with many fine details, over-the-top, ornate

2. persuade, manipulate, influence someone's decision

3. lazy, having a laid back personality, easy-going

4. discussion, an important conversation, argument

5. look around, browse, snoop

6. having a lot of money, wealthy, loaded

7. concerned, showing interest in someone or something, nosy

8. stare, look directly at, gaze

9. quiet, antisocial, not speaking much

10. taking great care, cautious, fretful

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ANSWER KEY
Positive and Negative Connotations
Connotation is the feeling or emotion that a word evokes in addition to its literal
meaning.
Words can have a positive connotation or a negative connotation.

examples: The scent of the candle (positive connotation)


The odor of the candle (negative connotation)

Denotation is the literal definition of a word.

For each of the word sets below, underline the positive connotation in blue, underline the
negative connotation in red, and underline the denotation in green.

1. decorated with many fine details, over-the-top, ornate

2. persuade, manipulate, influence someone's decision

3. lazy, having a laid back personality, easy-going

4. discussion, an important conversation, argument

5. look around, browse, snoop

6. having a lot of money, wealthy, loaded

7. concerned, showing interest in someone or something, nosy

8. stare, look directly at, gaze

9. quiet, antisocial, not speaking much

10. taking great care, cautious, fretful

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