Connotation/Denotation Warm-Up

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What is the dictionary definition of a word?

Back

Denotative/dictionary meaning.

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How is 'salty' used in the sentence: 'The popcorn is really salty'?

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Denotative meaning.

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: inquiring or prying.

Back

Inquiring.

Front

How is 'salty' used in the sentence: 'He is acting kind of salty today'?

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Connotative meaning.

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Which connotation is MORE negative: nagged or reminded?

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Nagged.

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What does 'denotation' refer to?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word.

Front

What does 'connotation' refer to?

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The ideas or feelings that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Joyful.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Stubborn.

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What is the connotation of the word 'childlike'?

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Positive connotation, suggesting innocence and purity.