Denotation and Connotation

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is favorable or beneficial.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is unfavorable or harmful.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is a neutral connotation?

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A neutral connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes that is neither positive nor negative.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Courageous' has a positive connotation, suggesting bravery and strength.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stubborn' has a negative connotation, suggesting inflexibility and unwillingness to change.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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'Adult' has a neutral connotation, simply indicating a person who is fully grown.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How can context affect connotation?

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Context can change the connotation of a word based on the situation in which it is used, influencing how it is perceived.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

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'Childish' often has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4