Connotations and Denotations | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 27 Public

Distinguish among positive and negative connotation of words

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The meaning of a word as found in the dictionary is called...

Denotation

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What is connotation?

The positive or negative meaning acquired by a word because of its cultural usage.

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Colorful and gaudy...Which was a negative connotation?

Gaudy

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Leader and show-off...Which has a positive connotation?

Leader

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arrogance and confidence...which has a negative connotation?

arrogance

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disagreed and argued...which has a positive connotation?

disagreed

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youthful and childish...which has a negative connotation?

childish

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casual and sloppy... sloppy has the ___ connotation

negative

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slim and skinny... slim has the _____ connotation.

positive

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daring and reckless...which has a positive connotation?

daring

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angry and furious...which has a negative connotation?

furious

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Does this phrase have a positive or negative connotation? Squandered his time

Negative

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Does this phrase have a positive or negative connotation? A charismatic leader

positive

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Does this phrase have a positive or negative connotation? Rambunctious dog

negative

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Does this phrase have a positive or negative connotation? A strong aroma

Positive

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firm and stubborn....which has a positive connotation?

firm

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