Connotation vs Denotation Understanding the Power of Words

Connotation –vs- Denotation Understanding the Power of Words DICTION (And if you could understand this with diction, the rest will be an ease)

What is the difference between a “house” and a “home”?

Things you should know/ realize about Juliette’s responses: n Before purchasing our current home, we spent almost 2 years in an apartment that she enjoyed living in. n Braiden is our neighbor n Juliette connects “HOUSE” with others- it isn’t personally connected to her. n Juliette connects “HOME” to those she loves & everyday experiences… even messes n Juliette sees a “house” as simply that- external… she even says its doesn’t have bathrooms or many even though she said “houses” are BIG!

More on Juliette’s Thoughts using VISUALS

More insight on the two words n It’s apparent that the two words are quite different on an emotional level- even my 6 year old recognizes this subconsciously. n It’s also important to recognize that certain words are used by particular individuals, occasions, towards specific audiences, and of course, for different purposes. n The builder would say “house” to his contractors, but the real-estate agent would say “home” to that newly-wed couple looking to start a family.

DICTION IS WORD CHOICE Different WORDS contain DIFFERENT EMOTIONAL MEANINGS n Based on your own thoughts or simply Juliette’s responses, if the two words were to be placed on a positive or negative scale, which would have a POSITIVE connotation & which would have a NEGATIVE connotation? n While both have the basic common DENOTATION, it is apparent that their CONNOTATION IS QUITE DIFFERENT. What do you think?

So When Analyzing Diction, think… n What does it remind me of? n What emotions are connected with those reminders? n Who would use this word (speaker)? n To whom would they benefit in using this word (audience)? n On what occasion? n For what purpose? n For what effect would they use it? n What would be the speaker’s attitude most likely when using this word?