The following passage is written in a neutral tone. There are certain words in the passage that have neutral connotations, which could be changed to be positive or negative.
Find the words from the above connotation list that could have either positive or negative connotation words but have the same denotation
gaze
look steadily
stare
fragrance
odor
brainwash
persuade
influence one way or another
delayed
not on time
tardy
somewhat interested
nosy
curious
a smell sensed by the olfactory nerve
Positive Connotation
Negative Connotation
Neutral Connotation (Denotation)
lazily
leisurely
slowly, without hurrying
ask of someone
demand
request
gathering
a large group of people
mob
slim
skinny
less than average build and weight
discuss with others
debate
argue
observe
watch
spy
Positive Connotation
Negative Connotation
Neutral Connotation (Denotation)
a young age
youthful
immature
not having a care
irresponsible
carefree
unique
not commonly found
strange
find
detect
snoop
inexpensive
fairly priced
cheap
isolation
privacy
having an opportunity to be alone
assertive
firmly confident
pushy
extravagance
generosity
giving much
Positive Connotation
Negative Connotation
Neutral Connotation (Denotation)
I have a new neighbor. She just moved in a week ago and she doesn’t seem to have a care in the world. Her name is Betty and she is somewhat interested in what I do in my garden. On more than one occasion, I have seen her look steadily at me over my fence, but she doesn’t ask for anything. When she watches me, it seems that she is trying to find something. She is young in age, but she has gray hair. Betty is certainly uncommon, compared to my other neighbors. I have also heard her loudly discuss topics with other people in the neighborhood. My fence is supposed to provide me with an opportunity to be alone. Sadly, it doesn’t block out as much as I would like.