Word groups and meanings

Select the word with the more positive connotation.

• snob

• cultured

An idea or feeling that a word puts off or suggests.

• denotation

• connotation

What is the meaning of connotation?

• Emotional or implied meaning of a word

• An emotional outburst

• Official meaning of a word

• Refers to emotional atmosphere produced by an author’s use of language

What is connotation?

• The literal meaning or definition of a word

• The positive, neutral, or negative feeling that a person connects to a word

• The different connotations for different people

• The dictionary definition of a word

Consider the following sentences. I hear my brother talking on the phone with his girlfriend. I hear my brother chatting on the phone with his girlfriend. How does the connotation of the word chatting in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?

• It implies the conversation is not serious.

• It implies that the conversation is funny.

• It implies anger or resentment in the conversations.

• It implies the conversation is very serious.

Which connotation is more NEGATIVE?

We bought _____________ souvenirs at the gift shop.

• cheap

• inexpensive

What does the word Connotation mean?

• The thoughts or feeling of that come with word.

• The negative meaning of the word

• The definition of the word

• Verb

Maria was courageous as she gave her speech.

Maria was confident as she gave her speech.

Maria was conceited as she gave her speech.

Which of these has the most positive connotation?

• courageous

• confident

• conceited

What does connotation mean?

• It is always the positive meaning of a word.

• How a word feels or sounds to the reader. Could be positive or negative.

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• It is always the negative meaning of a word.

My boss was very stingy with his money so much so that he barely decided to pay us. What connotation do you think this word might be?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative