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 is the definition of denotation?

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The simple dictionary definition of a word.

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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 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 positive connotation?

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joyful.

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

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disgusting.

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

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It does not carry strong feelings, either positive or negative.

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What is the connotation of the word 'childlike'?

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Positive, suggesting innocence and wonder.

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What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

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Negative, suggesting immaturity.