Connotation Makeover

In this worksheet, students rewrite sentences by replacing underlined neutral words with synonyms that have stronger connotations. They are instructed to maintain the sentence’s basic meaning while altering the emotional tone, either positively or negatively. This exercise teaches students how small word changes can significantly affect the reader’s perception. By practicing rewriting, learners gain experience in editing for tone, mood, and impact. This activity also enhances vocabulary flexibility and encourages creativity in sentence construction.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Revising for Tone and Word Choice

English Language Arts – Understanding Strong vs. Neutral Connotations

English Language Arts – Sentence Rewriting and Editing Skills

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Nuance and Precision

This worksheet is part of our Connotation vs. Denotation Worksheets collection.