Exploring Connotation and Denotation
12th Grade · ELA · 45 min· 7th Arkansas Standard And Objective
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Learning Objective
I can distinguish between the connotation and denotation of words and analyze their impact on meaning.
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Connotation refers to the feelings or cultural associations a word evokes, while denotation is the dictionary definition.
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Words like 'sweet,' 'cloying,' and 'syrupy' can have similar denotations but different connotations, expressing a writer's attitude.
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Authors choose words carefully to set a tone and imply meaning, and connotation can be personal, shaped by individual experiences.
