Denotation and Connotation

What is the Denotation of a word ?

• The way a word sounds

• The format in which a word is written

• The literal "textbook" definition and meaning of a word

• The assessment of what a word really means

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Type True or False: The Connotation of a word refers to its implied meaning, and the emotion or feeling behind a word.

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What are the denotations and connotations of the word Plain?

Ex: The dress was plain.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

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How do denotations and connotations of words impact what we read, how we speak, or even write?

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Write one example of a denotation and connotation of a single word in the space below!

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Which connotation implies an item is worth more?

• old

• antique

Answer explanation

Calling something "antique" implies that it's more expensive and has a positive connotation.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

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Which connotation is more positive? We saw ____ animals in the animal house.

• fascinating

• weird

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What is the denotation of the word "swiftly" in this sentence: "The rabbit moved swiftly to avoid the predator."

• Slowly

• Quickly

• Loudly

• Creepily

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What is the denotation of the word "spectacles"?

• A striking performance or display

• Glasses that are worn to correct someones vision

• A dull sight

• Magnifying glass used to see things more clearly

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CCSS.L.3.5A

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Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a _____ connotation.

• positive
• negative

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

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