Connotation & Denotation Bellwork

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What are connotations?

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Words that have feelings attached to them.

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What word gives a POSITIVE connotation?

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vibrant.

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What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?

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nasty.

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What is a denotation?

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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What is the difference between denotations and connotations?

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

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

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Joyful.

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

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Disgusting.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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

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What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

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Often negative, implying immaturity.

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What is the denotation of the word 'childish'?

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Of, like, or befitting a child.