Practice Consider Word Choice (Connotation) - 1.3.1.2 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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1.3.1.2 - Consider Word Choice (Connotation)

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Question 1

Easy

What does the word 'home' denote?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about the basic definition of the word.

Question 2

Easy

What is a connotation of the word 'youthful'?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider how the word makes you feel.

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Question 1

What does the term 'connotation' refer to?

  • Literal meaning of a word
  • Emotional implications of a word
  • Setting in a story

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think beyond just what a word means in the dictionary.

Question 2

True or False: The connotation of a word is the same as its denotation.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Remember the difference between emotional meanings and definitions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a paragraph from a novel and identify how word choice affects character perception. What connotations are at play?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Look for adjectives and verbs that carry emotional weight.

Question 2

Compose a short story using both positive and negative connotation words to illustrate a characterโ€™s journey. Reflect on how this impacts reader perception.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think of how specific words change how we see a characterโ€™s actions.

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