Connotation & Denotation Bellwork

Front

What are connotations?

Back

Words that have feelings attached to them.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What word gives a POSITIVE connotation?

Back

vibrant.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?

Back

nasty.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a denotation?

Back

The dictionary definition of a word.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is the difference between denotations and connotations?

Back

Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

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

Back

Joyful.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is an example of a word with a strong negative connotation?

Back

Disgusting.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

How can context affect the connotation of a word?

Back

The meaning and feelings associated with a word can change based on how it is used in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

Back

Often negative, implying immaturity.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the denotation of the word 'childish'?

Back

Of, like, or befitting a child.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4