Connotation and Denotation

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What is denotation?

Back

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

Front

What is connotation?

Back

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.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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The word 'skinny' has a negative connotation, implying weakness or lack of health.

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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 'home'?

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The word 'home' has a positive connotation, suggesting comfort, safety, and belonging.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'proud'?

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The word 'proud' can have both positive and negative connotations depending on context; it can imply self-respect or arrogance.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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How does context affect connotation?

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Context can change the connotation of a word by influencing how it is perceived in a particular situation.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is an example of a word with a neutral connotation?

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The word 'vehicle' has a neutral connotation, simply referring to a mode of transportation without positive or negative implications.

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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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What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

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The word 'childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity or foolishness.

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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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What is the difference between 'smile' and 'smirk'?

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'Smile' has a positive connotation, while 'smirk' has a negative connotation, implying smugness or insincerity.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4