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Connotation. What is it?. D enotation = the most basic meaning of a word (like in the dictionary) Connotation = emotional association with a word ; a n idea that is implied ; the suggestion of a meaning for a word beyond what it directly described. Example.
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What is it? • Denotation = the most basic meaning of a word (like in the dictionary) • Connotation = emotional association with a word; an idea that is implied; the suggestion of a meaning for a word beyond what it directly described
Example The wordsthin, scrawny, and slender all have the same denotation, but the connotation of each word is very different.
Example • Denotation: weighing less than average • Connotation: thin: no emotional attachment scrawny: negative (unattractive, weak, unhealthy) slender: positive (attractive, shapely, healthy)
Make a Poster Must include: *Complete sentence containing chosen word *Connotation listed as positive or negative * New word choice to change connotation *Illustration of chosen word I can’t believe Heather would date such a SLOB. Denotation: lazy Connotation: negative To make it positive I could use “an inactive person”.