Connotation Denotation

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What is connotation?

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The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, beyond its literal definition.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is denotation?

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The direct meaning of a word or its dictionary definition.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'youthful' or 'childish'?

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Youthful has a more positive connotation.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Which word has a more negative connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'?

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Skinny has a more negative connotation.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does it mean if a word has a positive connotation?

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It means the word evokes positive feelings or associations.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What does it mean if a word has a negative connotation?

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It means the word evokes negative feelings or associations.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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The word 'feline' has a neutral connotation.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'assertive' or 'pushy'?

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Assertive has a more positive connotation.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Which word has a more negative connotation: 'frugal' or 'cheap'?

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Cheap has a more negative connotation.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

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The connotation of 'home' often includes feelings of comfort, safety, and belonging.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4