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Denotation and Connotation

The dictionary definition. The additional meaning a word may carry. Denotation and Connotation. Example. The word “ gaze ” has the following synonyms gape, stare, glare, peer, gloat Gaze: ________________________________________________ Gape: ________________________________________________

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Denotation and Connotation

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  1. The dictionary definition. The additional meaning a word may carry. Denotation and Connotation

  2. Example • The word “gaze” has the following synonyms gape, stare, glare, peer, gloat • Gaze: ________________________________________________ • Gape: ________________________________________________ • Stare: ________________________________________________ • Glare: ________________________________________________ • Peer: _________________________________________________ • Gloat: ________________________________________________

  3. For this assignment you will need a dictionary and a thesaurus. Here are the steps to follow: • Look up two different words of your choice in the thesaurus. • Under each, locate four synonyms that you like. • Write down the denotation of the five words in the group (should be the same denotation for all five). • Give the connotation of each word in the group. (Each one should differ slightly.)

  4. WORDS: fat, obese, plump, large, stout • DENOTATION: being overweight or too heavy for your size. • CONNOTATION: • fat: • a greasy, flesh way, lack of self control • obese: • clinical word, grossly overweight • plump: • pleasantly overweight, a bit round and cute. • large: • heavy, but also have a bigger frame than average; more flattering word than others • stout: • bulky and strong, like a football lineman

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