Connotations and Denotations

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What is a connotation?

Back

A connotation is the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is a denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What type of connotation does the word 'home' have?

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Positive - it suggests warmth, safety, and comfort.

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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 type of connotation does the word 'slim' have?

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Positive - it suggests attractiveness and health.

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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 type of connotation does the word 'skinny' have?

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Negative - it can imply being unhealthy or underweight.

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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 type of connotation does the word 'childish' have?

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Negative - it suggests immaturity.

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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 a positive connotation for the word 'cheap'?

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Inexpensive - it suggests affordability without negative implications.

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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 a negative connotation for the word 'curious'?

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Nosy - it suggests an intrusive interest in others' affairs.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What are the three types of connotations words can have?

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Positive, Neutral, or Negative.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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The word 'unusual' has a neutral connotation.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4