What is Connotation? - Definition & Meaning

Chapter 7 / Lesson 26 Transcript

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Connotation is:

The way a word sounds The meaning that a word suggests or implies

All of these answers are correct The choice of words and the style in which they are presented

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1. The connotative meaning of a word is based on:

A shared emotional association
The word that is most like it
The word that is most unlike it
None of these answers are correct

2. A word's connotations:

Can be metaphorical
Can be either positive or negative
Will depend on the context in which it is used
All of these answers are correct

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Some of the topics you'll be assessed on by these study tools include the definition of connotation and the basis for connotative meanings. All of the questions are in multiple-choice format.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Prepare to answer quiz questions on the following:

Connotation defined
What drives connotative meanings
Characteristics of a word's connotations
Why words may take on more connotations

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related connotation in writing lesson
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding how words gain connotations and interpret it correctly
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about characteristics of connotations

Additional Learning

Continue your studies on writing by reviewing the associated lesson, which is called What is Connotation: Definition & Meaning. This lesson features the following study objectives: