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Denotation and Connotation

Discover the difference between denotative and connotative meanings of words, and how they shape our understanding. Explore examples and engage in a fun activity to deepen your knowledge.

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Denotation and Connotation

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  1. Denotation and Connotation The dictionary definition. The additional meaning a word may carry.

  2. Is there more to a word than how it is defined in the dictionary?

  3. Yes, there is more. In fact, every word has at least two definitions: connotative and denotative So, what’s the difference?

  4. The denotative definition is based on the________definition of a word. The connotative definition is the________________________ meaning of a word. literal figurative or emotional

  5. Connotation greasy ? • The emotional associations of a word or phrase, as opposed to its exact meaning. • “Greasy” has a denotation meaning slippery but also has a connotation when referring to a “greasy” person. greasy ?

  6. The connotativemeanings of a word exist together with the denotative meanings. • The denotation of the word snake is “any of numerous scaly, legless, and sometimes venomous reptiles” • The connotations for the word snake could include evil or danger.

  7. Positive We bought inexpensive souvenirs at the amusement park. I ate a moist sandwich. I am a bargain shopper. Negative We bought cheap souvenirs at the amusement park. I ate a soggy sandwich. I am a cheapskate. Connotation

  8. Which One? Positive or Negative Connotation

  9. Positive Connotation • immature • youthful • Back to Game

  10. Positive Connotation • limit • restrict • Back to Game

  11. Positive Connotation • filthy • dirty • Back to Game

  12. Negative Connotation • stingy • thrifty • Back to Game

  13. Negative Connotation • cluttered • messy • Back to Game

  14. Negative Connotation • unusual • weird • Back to Game

  15. Well Done!

  16. For more examples: • Check out: • http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/area/literature/Terms/Connotation.html • Scroll down and take the practice quiz!

  17. Example • The word “gaze” has the following synonyms gape, stare, glare, peer, gloat • Gaze: ________________________________________________ • Gape: ________________________________________________ • Stare: ________________________________________________ • Glare: ________________________________________________ • Peer: _________________________________________________ • Gloat: ________________________________________________

  18. Activity • For this assignment you will need a dictionary and a thesaurus. Here are the steps to follow: • Look up two different words of your choice in the thesaurus. • Under each, locate four synonyms that you like. • Write down the denotation of the five words in the group (should be the same denotation for all five). • Give the connotation of each word in the group. (Each one should differ slightly.)

  19. WORDS: fat, obese, plump, large, stout • DENOTATION: being overweight or too heavy for your size. • CONNOTATION: • fat: • a greasy, flesh way, lack of self control • obese: • clinical word, grossly overweight • plump: • pleasantly overweight, a bit round and cute. • large: • heavy, but also have a bigger frame than average; more flattering word than others • stout: • bulky and strong, like a football lineman

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