The Meanings of Words Denotation and Connotation Denotation
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The Meanings of Words: Denotation and Connotation
Denotation is The strict dictionary meaning of a word.
Connotation is b The emotional and imaginative meaning that is associated with a word. b It can evoke a positive or negative emotion.
Comparing Denotation vs. Connotation: Which sentence evokes a negative tone? 1. The plump cat sat in the window all day, basking in the sunlight. 2. The fat cat sat in the window all day, basking in the sunlight.
Word Choice You may live in a house, but we live in a home. The connotation in this sentence is that a “home” is much more than merely the structure of a house.
Remember: The connotation of a word is often either positive or negative. b. Positive We bought inexpensive souvenirs at the amusement park. b. Negative We bought cheap souvenirs at the amusement park.
Which word has a positive connotation and which has a negative one? negative e v i t i pos b Everyone had a smirk on his/her face on the ride home. b Everyone had a smile on his/her face on the way home.
Connotation: Negative I ate a soggy sandwich.
Another example… b You look a little odd today. b You look really weird today. Which one do think has a stronger, more negative feel to it?
Which word has a positive connotation? You Decide! average mediocre childish childlike spit saliva antique old-fashioned
Connotation • Opposite of Denotation • Implied Meaning • May be Favorable or unfavorable
Which words have negative connotations? You Decide! 1. The (odor, fragrance) of apple blossoms filled the entire valley. 2. A (swarm, bunch) of bees filled the air near the hive.
Tone = Emotion b The tone of the words is what evokes a certain emotion.
Let’s Play. . . Word Choice
Word Choice Positive Viewpoint Negative Viewpoint 100 200 300
Positive Connotation b immature b youthful b Back to Game
Positive Connotation b limit b restrict b Back to Game
Positive Viewpoint b filthy b dirty b Back to Game
Negative Viewpoint b stingy b thrifty b Back to Game
Negative Viewpoint b cluttered b messy b Back to Game
Negative Viewpoint b unusual b weird b Back to Game
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