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Connotation

Connotation. is the emotional reaction a word causes beyond its dictionary meaning. A connotation can be positive or negative. . This pizza is good . This pizza is terrific . Do the words have positive or negative connotation?. Francine is careful with her money.

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Connotation

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  1. Connotation is the emotional reaction a word causes beyond its dictionary meaning. A connotation can be positive or negative.

  2. This pizza is good. This pizza is terrific. Do the words have positive or negative connotation?

  3. Francine is careful with her money. Francine is stingy with her money. Do the words have positive or negative connotation?

  4. His dog Ranger is friendly. His dog Ranger is loving. Do the words have positive or negative connotation?

  5. That test was tough. That test was hard. Do the words have positive or negative connotation?

  6. It was hard to stay cool in the hot sun. It was hard to stay cool in the sweltering sun. Do the words have positive or negative connotation?

  7. He played a nice song on his violin. He played a sweet song on his violin. Do the words have positive or negative connotation?

  8. The bright light filled the whole street. The glaring light filled the whole street. Do the words have positive or negative connotation?

  9. The breeze swept his music through the neighborhood. The breeze carried his music through the neighborhood. Do the words have positive or negative connotation?

  10. Turn to page 272 of your Practice Book Packet

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