RI.4 Connotation Denotation
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An idea or feeling that a word communicates feelings and can subtly change the word's meaning.
Words either have a positive meaning or a negative meaning, depending on how you use them.
Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
We bought an I am a bargain shopper. She is a diligent worker. | We bought a I am a cheapskate. She is a workaholic. |
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The dictionary definition of a word.
Word | Definition | Connotation |
|---|---|---|
Brutal | extremely cruel | negative, typically violent. |
Tight | Fixed, firmly in place | positive, great, or awesome. |
Antique | A collectible or of high value. | positive means it is worth more than the average typical item. |
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Multiple Choice
Choose the most positive connotation: The class' trip to the amusement park was _______.
fine
wonderful
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Multiple Choice
Choose the most negative connotation: The couple bought the _________ furniture.
cheapest
most inexpensive
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Multiple Choice
Choose the most negative connotation: Julia ________ us to go to the party.
reminded
nagged
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Multiple Choice
What are connotations?
Words that end in vowels
Dictionary definition of a word
Words that have feelings attached to them
Describing words
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Multiple Choice
What is a denotation?
The dictionary definition of a word
The feeling a word gives to a reader
a book signed by an author (like an autograph)
An introvert with many friends
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Multiple Choice
What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?
nasty
exciting
carefree
bashful
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What is the difference between denotations and connotations?
Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word
Denotations are feelings, connotations aren't
Connotations are words that end in vowels, denotations are words that describe verbs.
Denotations and connotations are the same exact thing.
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