Connotation and Denotation
Learning Objective
I can explain the difference between connotation and denotation using examples from texts.
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DENOTATIONS & CONNOTATIONS | English Lesson
Kevin Spaans
Practice
2 questions β’ Short answer
Exit Ticket
βChoose two words that have the same denotation but different connotations, such as "childish" and "youthful." Explain the connotations of each word and how they might influence a reader's perception in a sentence. Select two words that share the same denotation, like "home" and "house." Describe the connotations of each word and discuss how these connotations could affect a reader's interpretation in a context.β
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