Directions: Read each item carefully. Identify the character trait word and determine whether it has a positive, neutral, or negative connotation. Then, write the denotative (literal) meaning of the word.
Example:
Word: Confident
Connotation: Positive
Denotative Meaning: Feeling or showing certainty in oneself or one's abilities.
Tasks:
Word: Childish
Connotation:
Denotative Meaning:
Word: Curious
Connotation:
Denotative Meaning:
Word: Stubborn
Connotation:
Denotative Meaning:
Word: Generous
Connotation:
Denotative Meaning:
Word: Cheap
Connotation:
Denotative Meaning:
Answer (2)
Let's look at each of the character trait words one by one to determine their connotation (whether they are positive, neutral, or negative) and their denotative (literal) meanings.
Word: Childish
Connotation: Negative
Denotative Meaning: Exhibiting behavior typical of a child, often immature or petulant.
Word: Curious
Connotation: Positive
Denotative Meaning: Eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
Word: Stubborn
Connotation: Negative (though context can sometimes make it neutral or slightly positive)
Denotative Meaning: Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something.
Word: Generous
Connotation: Positive
Denotative Meaning: Showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.
Word: Cheap
Connotation: Negative (when referring to someone as unwilling to spend money; neutral when it describes low-cost items)
Denotative Meaning: Low in cost, or unwilling to spend money (depending on context).
The analysis of the character traits reveals their connotations and denotative meanings. Words like 'childish' and 'stubborn' generally have negative connotations, while 'curious' and 'generous' are viewed positively. 'Cheap' can hold both a negative and neutral connotation depending on context.
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