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Game Code: 863619
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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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