Do Now: Read the cartoon comic from Family Circle. When you read the comic cartoon, think about the message that it is sending to the reader. Explain if it is positive message or negative message.

In Ariana Grande's Thank U, Next, she says " At least this song is a smash". Based on the context clues, what is the connotation of the word "smash"?

In Michael Jackson's Billie Jean, he says "She's just a girl who claims that I am the one." Pick the word that is the negative connotation of the word "claim".

In Luke Bryan's Play it Again, he says "Man, you should have seen her light up." Which word is a positive connotation of the word light

In Megan Thee Stallion's Savage, she says "Acting stupid, what's happening?" Choose a word that is a positive connotation of the word "stupid".

In Imagine Dragons' Thunder, they say "They say you're basic, they say you're easy". Based on context clues, is the word "basic" being used with a positive or negative connotation?

In Olivia Rodrigo's Drivers License, she says "I'm so blue, know we're through." What connotation does the word "blue" have.

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