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Denotation/connotation. Denotation is the strict dictionary definition of a word. It is the literal meaning of any given word. What is denotation?. Connotation is the emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word.
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Denotation is the strict dictionary definition of a word. It is the literal meaning of any given word. What is denotation?
Connotation is the emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word. It can be the feelings associated with a given word or a slang meaning it has gathered over time. Connotations can make a neutral word positive or negative in its meaning. What is connotation?
These souvenirs are cheap. • Jody’s new flowers has a strong odor. • Harper bought a new puppy yesterday. • What is the denotative meaning of the underlined word? • What is the connotative meaning of the underlined word? examples
Words with strong connotations mean a lot more than their basic definition—when you hear them you get a bigger picture in your head. • As these word pairs pop up, write down your first impression of each word. • Chick/Woman • Dog/Hound • Dress/Gown • Bertha/Jenny Why are connotations important?
Sort these words into three categories: positive, negative, and neutral Positive/negative/neutral childish spit friendly mimic bunch mock nice swarm paused delayed saliva antique copy childlike hesitated old-fashioned
The person did not weigh very much. The person had brown hair and a small nose. The person dressed informally. • Rewrite this sentence using words that make the person sound very attractive. • Rewrite this sentence using words that make the person sound very unattractive. practice