Word Choice and Connotation

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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.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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What are synonyms?

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Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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What are antonyms?

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Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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How does word choice affect meaning?

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Word choice can change the tone, mood, and perception of a sentence, influencing how the reader interprets the message.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

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What is the difference between 'thrifty' and 'cheap'?

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'Thrifty' has a positive connotation of being wise with money, while 'cheap' has a negative connotation of being stingy or low quality.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does 'sluggish' imply about a person's movement?

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'Sluggish' implies that a person is slow and lacking energy or enthusiasm.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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How can context clues help determine the meaning of a word?

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Context clues are hints within the surrounding text that help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

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'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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

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'Childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4