Connotation and Denotation
Explore the literal and emotional meanings of words with this Grade 3 worksheet on connotation and denotation.
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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.
scent
filled
kitchen
fresh
2. The old, rickety bridge looked dangerous.
old
bridge
dangerous
rickety
Decide if the statement is True or False.
1. The word 'childish' usually has a positive connotation.
True
False
2. The denotation of 'home' is a place where someone lives.
True
False
1. Explain the difference between the denotation and connotation of the word 'thin'.
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