do now select two words from the following list: confident, cocky, humorous, serious. in your...
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Do Now
Select two words from the following list: confident, cocky, humorous, serious.
In your notebook, write the denotative (literal) meaning and write whether it has a positive or negative connotation.
Denotaion &
Connotation• The dictionary definition.
• The additional meaning a word may carry.
Question?
Is there more to a word than how it is
defined in the dictionary????
Yes, there is more. In fact, every word has at least two definitions:
Connotative and Denotative
So, what’s the difference?
Denotative Meaning
A word’s exact literal meaning or definition.
Connotative Meaning
A word’s suggested, figurative, or emotional meaning.This goes beyond its literal definition.
Connotation• The emotional
associations of a word or phrase, as opposed to its exact meaning.
• “Greasy” has a denotation meaning slippery but also has a connotation when referring to a “greasy” person.
• The connotative meanings of a word exist together with the denotative meanings.
• The denotation of the word snake is “any of numerous scaly, legless, and sometimes venomous reptiles”
• The connotations for the word snake could include evil or danger.
Connotati
onPositive
• We bought inexpensive souvenirs at the amusement park.
• I ate a moist sandwich.
• I am a bargain shopper.
Negative• We bought cheap
souvenirs at the amusement park.
• I ate a soggy sandwich.
• I am a cheapskate.
Which One?Positive or Negative Connotation
Positive Connotation
immature
youthful
Back to Game
Positive Connotation
limit
restrict
Back to Game
Positive Connotation
filthy
dirty
Back to Game
Negative Connotation
stingy
thrifty
Back to Game
Negative Connotation
cluttered
messy
Back to Game
Negative Connotation
unusual
weird
Back to Game
Well Done!
Let’s Look Closer
• What is the denotative meaning of “Home”? A place to live
• Think about the connotative meanings of the words that relate to “Home” (Positive / Negative?) – What TONE do these words create?
House? Shack? Abode? Mansion? Shelter? Hut? Estate?
On Your Own
1. Create your own list of at least 5 WORDS
2. What are the DENOTATIONS of your words?
3. What other words RELATE to the main word?
4. Think about the CONNOTATIVE meanings of the words that relate to your word (Positive / Negative?)- What TONE do these words create?
Words to Spark Your Thinking
• Skinny• Cheap• Attractive
If You Finish Early:Draw pictures to illustrate a word and its list you
created!
HOMEWORK
Read Chapter 18 of Lightning Thief
Select 5 words and write their DENNOTATIVE and CONNOTATIVE meanings