Connotation and Denotation

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What is the definition of denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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The word 'snake' when used to describe a person implies deceitfulness.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does it mean if a word has a positive connotation?

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It means the word evokes positive feelings or associations.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the explicit meaning of a word, while connotation includes the implied or associated meanings.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is an example of a word with a positive connotation?

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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How can context clues help in understanding a word's meaning?

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Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word that can help deduce its meaning.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is an example of a phrase with a negative connotation?

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'A box crammed with documents' suggests disorganization.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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True or False: The word 'stench' has a positive connotation.

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False, 'stench' has a negative connotation.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What role does context play in determining connotation?

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Context helps to clarify whether a word's connotation is positive, negative, or neutral based on how it is used.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4