Word Choice
Grade 5•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify words with positive, negative, or neutral connotations and explain why they have that feeling.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the difference between denotation and connotation in your own words.
2. Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation. Then, provide a word with a similar denotation but a positive connotation, and another with a negative connotation.
3. Why is it important to be aware of the connotations of words when you are speaking or writing?
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Connotations and Denotations
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