Connotation and Denotation
Explore the difference between connotation and denotation with this fourth-grade ELA worksheet focusing on vocabulary and word meaning.
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Connotation and Denotation
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Remember, denotation is the dictionary definition of a word, and connotation is the feeling or idea associated with a word.
What is the denotation of the following words? Write the dictionary definition.
1. House:
2. Alone:
Read the sentence. Which word has a positive connotation?
3. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.
filled
kitchen
aroma
cookies
4. Which word has a negative connotation?
The old house was deserted and spooky.
old
house
deserted
spooky
Choose the word with the best connotation to complete each sentence.
5. The beautiful flowers had a lovely .
6. After the long hike, we had to back to camp.
7. Explain the difference in connotation between the words 'childish' and 'youthful'.
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