RI.4 Connotation Denotation

​R.I. 4 - Connotation and Denotation

​Connotation

​An idea or feeling that a word communicates feelings and can subtly change the word's meaning.

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Words either have a positive meaning or a negative meaning, depending on how you use them.

​Positive	​Negative
​We bought an I am a bargain shopper. She is a diligent worker.	We bought a I am a cheapskate. She is a workaholic.

​Denotation

​The dictionary definition of a word.

​Word	​Definition	​Connotation
Brutal	​extremely cruel	​negative, typically violent.
​Tight	​Fixed, firmly in place	​positive, great, or awesome.
​Antique	​A collectible or of high value.	​positive means it is worth more than the average typical item.

Multiple Choice

Choose the most positive connotation: The class' trip to the amusement park was _______.

• fine

• wonderful

Multiple Choice

Choose the most negative connotation: The couple bought the _________ furniture.

• cheapest

• most inexpensive

Multiple Choice

Choose the most negative connotation: Julia ________ us to go to the party.

• reminded

• nagged

Multiple Choice

What are connotations?

• Words that end in vowels

• Dictionary definition of a word

• Words that have feelings attached to them

• Describing words

Multiple Choice

What is a denotation?

• The dictionary definition of a word

• The feeling a word gives to a reader

• a book signed by an author (like an autograph)

• An introvert with many friends

Multiple Choice

What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?

• nasty

• exciting

• carefree

• bashful

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between denotations and connotations?

• Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word

• Denotations are feelings, connotations aren't

• Connotations are words that end in vowels, denotations are words that describe verbs.

• Denotations and connotations are the same exact thing.