Connotation and Denotation

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can explain the difference between connotation and denotation using examples from texts.

Lesson Flow

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4 min

DENOTATIONS & CONNOTATIONS | English Lesson

Kevin Spaans

Practice

14 min

2 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œChoose 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.”

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