Connotation and Denotation

Video Clip: Denotation and Connotation Watch this video clip to learn the difference between the denotation and the connotation of a word. Explaining Connotation and Denotation-Read this example to learn more about the difference between connotation and denotation. Instructions: Read the sentences below. Does the underlined word in each example have a positive or a negative connotation? 1. If you are thrifty, you can find ways to decorate your house stylishly yet inexpensively. positive connotation negative connotation 2. Some bosses are too stingy to raise their employees' salaries. positive connotation negative connotation 3. What is the denotation of thrify and stingy? mean and unkind careful in using money stylish and trendy 4. My dad drives an ancient car. I'm not sure it will get us to our destination during winter break. positive connotation negative connotation 5. My uncle drives an antique car from 1962. People frequently stop to admire its condition. positive connotation negative connotation 6. What is the denotation of antique and ancient? fancy and in good condition old and falling apart existing for many years 7. The student requested another copy of the homework from his teacher. positive connotation negative connotation 8. The student demanded another copy of the homework from his teacher. positive connotation negative connotation 9. What is the denotation of requested and demanded? to ask politely to interrogate to ask for 10. Which answer choice has the most positive connotationof the underlined word?John and Kayla had a debate about whether or not to move to a new home or remain in their current house. quarrel dispute discussion disagreement 11. Which answer choice has the most positive connotationof the underlined word?John said, "I think that we can convert the office of this house into a usable bedroom." acceptable pleasing functional workable 12. Whichtwo words have apositive connotationof the underlined word?Kayla really wanted to move, and she was stubborn about it. tenacious defiant obstinate determined pushy 13. Which answer choice has themost negative connotationof the underlined word?On moving day, they moved all their belongings to their new home. transported lugged moved carried 14. Which twowords have a negative connotationof the underlined word?As it turned out, John really liked the different style of the new home. unusual unique odd strange rare