Denotation and Connotation

1. Denotation and Connotation The dictionary definitionand 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 • 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.

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

7. The word silentis used here to describe the lake both literally as “making no sound or noise” as well as emotionally since the word silent helps us imagine the lake as “quiet and peaceful.”

8. Connotation • Positive • We bought inexpensivesouvenirs at the amusement park. • I ate a moistsandwich. • She is thin. • Negative • We bought cheapsouvenirs at the amusement park. • I ate a soggysandwich. • She is skinny.

9. Which One? Positive or Negative Connotation

10. Positive Connotation • immature • youthful

11. Positive Connotation • limit • restrict

12. Positive Connotation • elderly • old

13. Negative Connotation • stingy • frugal

14. Negative Connotation • disorganize • messy

15. Negative Connotation • unusual • weird

16. THE END