Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________
A. planets
B. birds
C. words
D. sentences
Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?
A. positive
B. negative
Which phrase has a negative connotation?
A. a stingy person
B. a thrifty person
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.
A. thrifty
B. stingy
C. miserly
D. selfish