Connotation and Denotation

The connotative definition of a word is

• The literal, dictionary definition

• The emotional definition, depends on the context

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

The denotative definition of a word is

• The literal, dictionary definition of a word

• The emotional definition of a word, depends on the context

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of these words has a positive connotation?

• Cowardly

• Weak

• Cautious

• Fearful

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of these has a negative connotation?

• Shy

• Bashful

• Timid

• Loner

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word has a denotative meaning?

• Home

• House

Which sentence has a denotative meaning?

• There were no clouds in sight as the sky shown bright Blue.

• The girl became Blue upon hearing her test grade.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which word has the more positive connotation?

• laid-back
• lazy 

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word has the more positive connotation?

• Scrawny

• Slender

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which has the more negative connotation?

• cheap

• inexpensive

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which has the more positive connotation?

• nosey

• curious

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4