Question

Use the Directions: Identify the meaning of words if it is a connotation, write C, and if it is a

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Blue

a. Mommy, please buy me a blue bike. D

b. Linda got low score in her test. She is blue. C

2. Snake

a. Lito saw a big snake in their backyard. D

b. Mario is a snake. He betrayed his best friend. C

3. Cool

a. The weather is very cool. D

b. I like your jacket. It is very cool. C

4. Cheap

a. Linda goes with different men that's why she is being called cheap. C

b. The dress in the store is cheap.​ D

Explanation:

The two words "connotation" and "denotation" almost have the same meaning and are easily confused with. In simple terms, "denotation" refers to the literal meaning of a word while "connotation" refers to the idea or feeling that the word suggests, and not the literal meaning. In short, we can say "denotation" is the direct meaning of a word while "connotation" is the suggested meaning.

The given sentences and their connotative or denotative meanings are given as follows-

1. Blue

a. Mommy, please buy me a blue bike. D

b. Linda got low score in her test. She is blue. C

2. Snake

a. Lito saw a big snake in their backyard. D

b. Mario is a snake. He betrayed his best friend. C

3. Cool

a. The weather is very cool. D

b. I like your jacket. It is very cool. C

4. Cheap

a. Linda goes with different men that's why she is being called cheap. C

b. The dress in the store is cheap.​ D