Diction, Connotation, and Denotation

What is the denotation of the word "immature"?

• Not fully grown

• Childish

• Ignorant

• Irresponsible

Which is an example of Elie Wiesel's diction?

• "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness"

• "Eight words spoken quietly, indifferently, without emotion"

• "To be or not to be, that is the question"

• "To die, it's easy. But you have to struggle for life"

Denotation:

• The emotional association that a word carries

• The literal meaning of a word

Connotation:

• The literal meaning of a word

• A word’s definition, as you would find in a dictionary

• The emotional association that a word carries

It is important to be aware of the social, cultural, or emotional implications of words; you don’t want to give the wrong impression.

• True

• False

Advertisers consider word connotations when promoting their products; appropriate diction appeals to consumers.

• True

• False

Which synonym of "scent" has a negative connotation?

• fragrance

• aroma

• stench

Which synonym of "without haste" has a positive connotation?

• leisurely

• lazily

• idly

Which synonym of "look steadily" has a positive connotation?

• stare

• gaze

• gawk

Connotation is used in ______ texts.

• informative

• persuasive