Connotation & Denotation

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What is connotation?

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The emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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: 'slender' or 'skinny'?

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'Slender' has a more positive connotation.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

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'Cheap' has a more negative connotation.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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 carries a negative emotional association or implication.

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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 does it mean if a word has a positive connotation?

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It means the word carries a positive emotional association or implication.

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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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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Filthy' is an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Hilarious' is an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

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The connotation of 'childish' is often negative, implying immaturity.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'youthful'?

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The connotation of 'youthful' is positive, suggesting energy and vitality.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4