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Connotation and Denotation

Explore the literal and emotional meanings of words with this Grade 3 worksheet on connotation and denotation.

Grade 3 ELA GrammarLanguage and VocabularyVocabularyConnotation and Denotation
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5.c

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ELAGrade 3VocabularyConnotationDenotation
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Connotation and Denotation

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Denotation is the dictionary meaning of a word. Connotation is the feeling or idea that a word makes you think of.

Write the denotative (dictionary) meaning for each word.

1. House:  

2. Snake:  

3. Cry:  

Read the sentence. Which word has a positive connotation?

1. The scent of fresh cookies filled the kitchen.

a

scent

b

filled

c

kitchen

d

fresh

2. The old, rickety bridge looked dangerous.

a

old

b

bridge

c

dangerous

d

rickety

Decide if the statement is True or False.

1. The word 'childish' usually has a positive connotation.

T

True

F

False

2. The denotation of 'home' is a place where someone lives.

T

True

F

False

1. Explain the difference between the denotation and connotation of the word 'thin'.