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Denotation and Connotation. Definitions:. Denotation : the dictionary meaning Connotation : Overtones/feelings of the word(s). Connotations are acquired through:. Past history and associations, i.e. “home” Compare: “childlike” and “childish”
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Definitions: • Denotation: • the dictionary meaning • Connotation: • Overtones/feelings of • the word(s)
Connotations are acquired through: • Past history and associations, i.e. “home” • Compare: “childlike” and “childish” • Compare: “nickel,” “coin,” “peso,” “doubloon”
“There is no Frigate like a Book” by Emily Dickinson There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away Nor any Coursers like a Page Of prancing Poetry – This Traverse may the poorest take Without oppress of Toll – How frugal is the Chariot That bears the Human Soul –
“There is no Frigate like a Book” by Emily Dickinson • Deliberate and careful choices: “frigate,” “coursers,” “chariot” • Just as there are multiple connotations, so are there multiple denotations • To sum up: Poets do not always seek the most “beautiful” words, but the most MEANINGFUL for their PURPOSE
“There is no Frigate like a Book” • Answer the questions to the best of your ability (as part of your NOTES) • Check over your answers by reading the text. Add any clarification/elaboration necessary so that your answers are “textbook.”
“When my love swears that she is made of truth” • Questions • Text for answers: • Elaborate/Clarify your answers as needed
“Pathedy of Manners” • Answer the questions to the best of your ability. • Use the text to clarify/elaborate your answers.
Assignment: • Finish your notes: these include “There is no frigate,” “When my love,” and “Pathedy” • Exercises: 691 - 692 • 1 & 2: Write the word and explain your choice in a sentence • 3: Write out each as instructed • 5: This one is tough. You need to use a dictionary for each of the four denotations of the word “fast:” • Fast runner, Fast living, Fast day • Now: explain what the connotation of “fast” is in each of the above phrases. • TWO MORE POEMS FOR ANALYSIS