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Basic Building blocks of Language Arts

Basic Building blocks of Language Arts. Reading Standard 1.1—Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words . Connotation vs. Denotation. Denotations: Dictionary definitions of words Connotations: emotional connections or associations we have to a word.

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Basic Building blocks of Language Arts

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  1. Basic Building blocks of Language Arts Reading Standard 1.1—Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words

  2. Connotation vs. Denotation • Denotations: Dictionary definitions of words • Connotations: emotional connections or associations we have to a word. • Understanding Figurative language depends on connotations we have for words. • What kinds of things could affect a person’s connotations for words?

  3. What is the difference between these two words? • HOUSE • HOME

  4. Literal Language • Literal Language (denotation): Language which means exactly what is written or said • Examples: • Today is rather hot. • I’m getting hungry; I want to go to McDonald’s for lunch. • I went to see The Smurfs over the weekend. • What types of jobs depends the most on literal interpretations of language? • What are some benefits of using literal language, some pitfalls?

  5. Figurative Language • Figurative Language (Connotation): Language that means something different than its literal definition. Figurative language uses figures of speech (metaphors, similes), symbolism or irony to produce emotions. • Examples: • It’s so hot, I’m melting. • I’m starving to death; let’s go to McDonald’s for lunch • What is the point of using figurative language? • What might make figurative language get boring?

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