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Connotation and Denotation
For each pair of words, list the one that is positive in the “Positive Connotation”
category and the one that is negative in the “Negative Connotation” category.
1. gaze; stare
2. brainwash; persuade
3. delayed; tardy
4. lazily; leisurely
5. demand; request
6. gathering; mob
7. observe; spy
8. youthful; immature
9. irresponsible; carefree
10. unique; strange
11. inexpensive; cheap
12. competetive; cutthroat
Positive Connotation:
Denotation:
Negative Connotation:
1
look steadily
2
influence one way or another
3
not on time
4
without haste
5
ask of someone
6
a large group
7
to watch
8
a young age
9
not having a care
10
not commonly found
11
fairly priced
12
wanting to succeed
For these conditions, first think of a word with a positive connotation, and then think
of a word with a negative connotation.
Condition:
1. not as tall as most
2. careful with money
3. wanting to know
Positive Word
Negative Word: