Word Meaning Sort

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Figurative Meaning

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A meaning that is not literal; it conveys an idea or concept through metaphor or exaggeration.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Connotative Meaning

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The emotional or cultural association that a word carries, which can be positive or negative.

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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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Technical Meaning

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A specific definition of a term used within a particular subject area or field.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Example of Figurative Meaning

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"It's raining cats and dogs" means it's raining heavily, not that animals are falling from the sky.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Example of Connotative Meaning

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The word "home" connotes warmth and safety, beyond its literal meaning of a place where one lives.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Example of Technical Meaning

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In aviation, a "pilot" is defined as a person who operates an aircraft.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Difference between Figurative and Literal Language

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Figurative language uses metaphors and similes, while literal language means exactly what it says.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Importance of Understanding Connotation

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Understanding connotation helps in interpreting the emotional tone of a word in context.

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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 to Identify Technical Terms

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Look for words that have specific meanings in a particular field, often defined in glossaries or textbooks.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Example of a Connotative Word

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The word "childish" often has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4