Connotation and Denotation

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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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.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Give 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.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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The word 'skinny' can have a negative connotation, implying a lack of health or strength.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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

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A neutral connotation means the word does not evoke strong emotional responses, such as 'book' or 'table'.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How can context change the connotation of a word?

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The context in which a word is used can influence its connotation; for example, 'cheap' can mean inexpensive (neutral) or of poor quality (negative).

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?

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The word 'slim' generally has a positive connotation, suggesting attractiveness and health.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'foolish'?

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The word 'foolish' has a negative connotation, implying a lack of wisdom or sense.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How does the word 'home' differ in connotation from 'house'?

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'Home' has a positive connotation of warmth and comfort, while 'house' is a neutral term for a physical structure.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is an example of a word that can have both positive and negative connotations?

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The word 'assertive' can be positive (confident) or negative (aggressive) depending on context.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4