Literal, Connotative, Figurative, and Technical

Literal, Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Meanings

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I know that connotative means.

• Yes

• Somewhat

• No

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I know that figurative language means.

• Yes

• Somewhat

• No

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I know that technical language means.

• Yes

• Somewhat

• No

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Literal meaning is

• the definition you find in a dictionary

• the slang you use with friends

• the definition you make up in your head

• a word for things you are doing

Poll

Have you ever come across a word you don't know when reading?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What do you normally do if you come across a word you don't know?

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of figurative meaning?

• Figurative language is a form of expression that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to convey meanings beyond the literal.
• Figurative language is a form of writing that avoids symbolism.

• Figurative language refers to the use of only easy words.

• Figurative language is a used to describe why people do what they do.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of figurative language?

• "Earth science includes the study of planets"

• "I am wearing blue shoes"

• "Life is a journey"

• "The boy is tall""

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of connotative meaning?

• Connotative meaning refers to the dictionary definition of a word.
• Connotative meaning is the scientific explanation of a term.
• Connotative meaning is the grammatical function of a word in a sentence.
• Connotative meaning is the emotional or cultural associations of a word beyond its literal definition.

Poll

The word "Home" normally has a....

• Positive Feeling

• Neutral Feeling

• Negative Feeling

Open Ended

Why do you have a negative/positive/neutral feeling about the word "Home"?

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of technical meaning?

• Technical meaning is the emotional connotation of a term in literature.
• The definition of technical meaning is the specific interpretation of a term within a particular field.
• The definition of technical meaning is a casual interpretation of a term.
• Technical meaning refers to the general understanding of a word in everyday language.

Multiple Choice

The example used in the video is

• Milk used by a kid

• Forest used by a teacher

• Anatomy used by a doctor

• Car used by people

Lets Practie!

Word Cloud

What words bring you happiness?

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Options (18)

Home

Love

Joy

Friendship

Success

Happiness

Weather

Information

Data

Meeting

Discussion

Event

Failure

Hate

Sadness

Loneliness

Anger

Regret

Which connotation does each word have?

Postive

Neutral

Negative

Multiple Choice

(Simile)

"The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe." means

• The new teacher is as tall as a cat.
• The new teacher is short.
• The new teacher is of average height.
• The new teacher is very tall.

Multiple Choice

(Simile)

"The siblings fought like cats and dogs" means

• They argued or fought a lot.

• They shared their toys amicably.
• They ignored each other completely.
• They played together happily.

Multiple Choice

(Personification)

"The computer argued with me and refused to work" means

• The computer is not functioning.

• The computer needs an upgrade.

• The computer is just feeling sad.

• The computer is working perfectly.

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(Hyperbole)

"I am so hungry I would eat dirt right now!" means

• The speaker is feeling very tired.
• The speaker is joking about their hunger.
• The speaker is craving something sweet.
• The speaker is extremely hungry.

Multiple Choice

Idiom

"The children could not play baseball because it was raining cats and dogs outside." meaning

• The children could not play baseball due to a fire.

• The children could not play baseball because it was sunny outside.
• The children could not play baseball because it was raining heavily.
• The children played baseball despite the rain.

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