Use Of Denotation And Connotation Quiz

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This is practice quiz for how to use denotation and connotation of the words!

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1.

Select a synonym for "Denotation"
- A.
  
  Definition
- B.
  
  Diction
- C.
  
  Reference
- D.
  
  Meaning
2.

What does "Connotation" mean?
- A.
  
  Definition
- B.
  
  Diction
- C.
  
  Cultural defintion
3.

If someone uses the term "rugrat", is this a denotative or connotative definition for the term "child"?
- A.
  
  Connotative
- B.
  
  Denotative
- C.
  
  Neither
4.

What is the denotation of "snake"?
- A.
  
  An amphibian
- B.
  
  A liar, cheater, or fraud
- C.
  
  Snake
5.

What is a connotative meaning of the term, "dog"?
- A.
  
  A rich person
- B.
  
  A canine
- C.
  
  Someone who is morally detestable
6.

How is denotation different from connotation?
- A.
  
  Denotation is a definition, whereas connotation is created through cultural references
- B.
  
  Denotation is a cultural reference, whereas connotation is a strict dictionary definition
- C.
  
  They are basically the same thing
7.

What is the denotative meaning of the phrase, "Kick the bucket."
- A.
  
  Actually kicking a bucket with your foot
- B.
  
  Dying
- C.
  
  Falling in a bucket and getting totally embarassed
8.

In the following sentence, is the connotative or denotative definition used for "piece of cake"?"That test was a piece of cake!"
- A.
  
  Connotative
- B.
  
  Denotative
- C.
  
  Neither
9.

Which is more serious?
- A.
  
  Problem
- B.
  
  Disaster
10.

Which is more polite?
- A.
  
  To sip a drink
- B.
  
  To gulp a drink
11.

Which would you be after a walk in the mud?
- A.
  
  Filthy
- B.
  
  Dirty
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4