Positive and negative connotations

The word odor has a

• negative connotation

• positive connotation

All words have a connotation and a denotation. If you look up the word 'snake' in the dictionary, it would define a reptile. If you called someone 'snake', it would be an example of a

• positive connotation

• denotation

• negative connotation

Choose the word with the positive connotation.
gossip--chat

• gossip
• chat

Which word has a NEGATIVE connotation?

• Nosy

• Curious

• Inquisitive

• I don't know.

Which word has the most negative connotation?

“Mama: If you a son of mine, tell her! (WALTER picks up his keys and his coat and walks out. She continues, bitterly) You…you are a ______ to your father’s memory. Somebody get me my hat!”

• blur

• disgrace

• spot

• fault

Explain the impact of connotations on communication.

• Connotations only affect the length of communication

• Connotations can affect the tone, mood, and overall meaning of communication.

• Connotations are only important in written communication

• Connotations have no impact on communication

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Which connotation is most positive?

We saw some pretty _____ animals in the animal house.

• Weird

• Unique

• Fascinating

• weak

Have you learned or heard about the words connotation and denotation?

• Yes!

• No!

• A little bit!

Between the words kiddo, child, or brat, the one that is a negative connotation.

• kiddo

• child

• brat

• one

Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.

• Positive

• Negative