Connotation and Denotation

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Denotation

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The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Connotation

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The emotional and/or figurative meaning of a word.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Positive Connotation

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A word that has a favorable or uplifting emotional association.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

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Negative Connotation

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A word that has an unfavorable or negative emotional association.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Synonym

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A word that means roughly the same thing as another word.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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Etymology

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The study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed over time.

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Context Clues

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Hints or information in the surrounding text that help to understand the meaning of a word.

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CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

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Example of Denotation

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The denotation of 'home' is a place where one lives.

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Example of Connotation

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The word 'home' connotes warmth, safety, and comfort.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Gossip vs. Chat

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'Chat' has a positive connotation, while 'gossip' has a negative connotation.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4