Connotation And Denotation Quiz 9 (60 MCQs)

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1. What is the connotative meaning of the word FATHER?
2. Identify the connotation of the word "slender" in the following sentence: "The slender model walked down the runway."
3. The word assertive has a
4. Identify which word has a more negative connotation.
5. What is the denotation of the word 'juvenile'?
6. Slender is a ..... connotation.
7. Denotative is to literal as connotative is to .....
8. The author's attitude towards the subject, as conveyed through their choice of words and style.
9. Authors attitude towards the character or situation, based on the words they use
10. NOT based on logic or reasoning
11. In literature, what is the term for the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader?
12. Which of the following words below have a NEGATIVE Connotation?nosy OR curious
13. What is the correct name for a story that ends with a period?Example:I am a member of the BHS band.
14. Which sentence has the most negative connotation?
15. I smirked at my phone.
16. The dictionary meaning of a word that is used in something you are reading is known as what?
17. The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, which influences how the reader feels.
18. Shy is a ..... connotation.
19. The word thin, as in "You look so thin" has a ..... connotation.
20. Which connotation is more negative?I didn't like the ..... on the jester's face.
21. The sight of green beans make Ava gag. She ..... them.
22. You look up synonyms for minimal. What do you see?
23. Which word has a more NEGATIVE connotation? Snicker / Chuckle
24. Which connotation Is more positive?Our trip to the park was .....
25. "You are childish" has a ..... connotation.
26. Select the synonym for "intelligent" that best completes the sentence: "The ..... student solved the complex problem quickly."
27. What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?
28. The denotative meaning of 'chicken' is .....
29. How the reader feels about the text while reading.
30. What type of connotation does the word weird have? (That person is weird.)
31. A word's denotation is
32. Does this word have a positive or negative connotation?CHEAP
33. Is this an example of denotation?Chicken-a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.
34. Conclude whether this sentence is positive or negative. My mom is economical when she goes grocery shopping.
35. Apply connotation in writing by choosing the word with the most positive connotation to complete the sentence: "The teacher was very ..... in her feedback."
36. Home:where one resides or lives
37. Which word has a more negative connotation than "unique" ?
38. Identify the denotation of the word "snake" in the following sentence: "The snake slithered across the path."
39. Odd and unique ..... unique has a ..... connotation.
40. Casey was such a dynamic leader; she easily won class president .
41. What is the connotation of the word 'picky'?
42. What is the correct name for a sentence that ends with a question mark? Example:Did you do your homework?
43. My brother is so tight and cheap, Mom says, "That kid squeaks when he walks" .
44. What is the denotation of the word "spectacles" ?
45. As role models to your younger siblings, you have to plant in them the value of kindness.
46. Which of the following phrases has a literal meaning:
47. Base 1 n. a thing or part on which something rests; 2 adj. Not honorable or moral; 3 v. to use as a base or basis for; EstablishWhich sentence used the word base as it is defined by definition 1?
48. The twinkle in Millie's eyes says all there is to say about her feelings for the boy next door.
49. Select which word has a more negative connotation.
50. What is the term for the writer's attitude toward the audience and subject matter?
51. Type of connotation that does not make you feel good or bad, just in the middle
52. Choose the most positive connotation:Some students saw a ..... giraffe at the zoo.
53. Avery was reading a book on linguistics and came across the term 'polysemous'. Can you help Avery understand what the term 'polysemous' means?
54. Which connotation in the sentence is more negative?We bought (a) tee shirts at the water park.
55. Ollie ..... science so much that he can talk about it for hours.
56. Which would you be if you hadn't eaten for several days?
57. Connotation can be described by all of the following EXCEPT
58. Which sentence uses a word with a negative connotation?
59. The root HYDRO means
60. Read the sentences. What is the difference between the words surprised and astounded?