Connotation and Denotation
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and identifying connotation and denotation in words and phrases.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between connotation (the feelings or ideas associated with a word) and denotation (the literal dictionary definition of a word).
Understanding Connotation and Denotation
Words have two types of meaning: denotation and connotation. The denotation of a word is its literal, dictionary definition. The connotation of a word is the feeling or idea that the word suggests in addition to its literal meaning. Connotations can be positive, negative, or neutral.
1. Which of the following words has a positive connotation?
Stink
Fragrance
Odor
Smell
2. The literal dictionary definition of a word is its .
3. The feeling or idea associated with a word is its .
4. The words 'childish' and 'youthful' have the same denotation but different connotations.
True
False
5. Explain the difference in connotation between the words 'home' and 'house'.
Match the word on the left with its most likely connotation (positive or negative).
6. Cheap
a. Positive
7. Frugal
b. Negative
8. Write a short paragraph describing a sunny day. Use at least two words with positive connotations and two words with negative connotations. Underline the words you choose.