Denotation and Connotation

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Objective

I can distinguish between the denotation and connotation of words.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the emotions and ideas associated with that word.

  2. 2

    The words 'curious' and 'nosy' have similar denotations, but 'nosy' has a more negative connotation.

  3. 3

    The connotation of the word 'strong' can be either positive or negative depending on the context in which it is used.

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Practice

5 questions

1

What is the denotation of the word 'home'?

2

The word 'stroll' and 'saunter' have similar denotations. What is the main difference between them?

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Exit ticket

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What is the connotation of the word 'thrifty'? Is it generally positive or negative?

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