Connotation & Denotation Review

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What is connotation?

Back

Connotation refers to the attitude or emotion a word makes you feel, beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is denotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal 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 a negative connotation of 'ask'?

Back

Demand.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is a positive connotation of 'ugly'?

Back

Unattractive.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is a negative connotation of 'fragrance'?

Back

Odor.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does the word 'request' imply?

Back

A polite or formal way of asking for something.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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How can the word 'home' be perceived positively?

Back

It can imply comfort, safety, and belonging.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is an example of a word with a strong negative connotation?

Back

'Failure' often implies shame or disappointment.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is an example of a word with a strong positive connotation?

Back

'Champion' implies success and admiration.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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How does context affect connotation?

Back

The meaning and emotion associated with a word can change based on the context in which it is used.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4