Exploring Denotation and Connotation

The video tutorial explains the concepts of denotation and connotation. Denotation refers to the literal dictionary definition of a word, while connotation involves the emotional and imaginative associations a word carries. Through examples like 'snake', 'child', 'home', 'chicken', and 'darkness', the video illustrates how words can have different meanings based on context. The tutorial emphasizes understanding both denotation and connotation to grasp the full meaning of words in various contexts.

What is the denotation of the word 'snake'?

• A symbol of evil

• A dangerous situation

• A type of reptile

• A deceitful person

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In the sentence 'You should not trust him because he is a snake', what does 'snake' connote?

• A type of reptile

• A dangerous situation

• A deceitful person

• A symbol of evil

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the connotation of the word 'child' in the sentence 'He is such a child'?

• A young person

• An immature person

• A responsible person

• An energetic person

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word 'home' connote in the sentence 'ABC company has been my home for eight years'?

• A city

• A workplace address

• A place of comfort and affection

• A physical house

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In the sentence 'Stop being a chicken and touch that spider', what does 'chicken' connote?

• A curious person

• A cowardly person

• A brave person

• A domestic fowl

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the denotation of the word 'darkness'?

• A feeling of fear

• A state of sadness

• Absence of light

• A symbol of evil

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does 'cheap' connote in the sentence 'It looks cheap'?

• Poorly made

• Expensive

• Inexpensive

• High quality

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the connotation of 'sunrise'?

• Nighttime

• End of the day

• New beginning

• Darkness

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'fire' connote on the positive side?

• Destruction

• Hatred

• Rage

• Passion

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the connotation of the word 'mother'?

• A female parent

• A symbol of love and care

• A strict person

• A distant relative

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4