Connotations

Connotations

IEP Oral Communication/Listening Level 6

What do you remember about connotation and denotation?

Connotation and Denotation

• Connotation is the cultural meaning of the word that gives the word more emotional impact. A connotation is normally categorized as positive, neutral or negative.

• Denotation is the explicit meaning of the word, and most likely comes from the dictionary definition.

Think about the connotation and denotation of these words.

• House vs. home

• Dog vs. mutt

Why is connotation and denotation important?

Curious, nosy, and interested

• What do these words generally mean?

Multiple Choice

What is the connotation of the word curious?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Multiple Choice

What is the connotation of the word nosy?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Multiple Choice

What is the connotation of the word interested?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Connotation learning strategies

• Think about the context of word using what was said before and after its use

• Decide what the overall purpose and tone of the presentation or conversation

• Use body language and intonation to determine the speakers' meaning