HW Denotation and Connotation

The dictionary definition (literal meaning) of a word.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• I have no clue what you're talking about.

• I didn't do my homework.

The feelings or emotions we connect with a word above its literal meaning.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Wait, what? We had homework?

• I have no clue what you're talking about.

The denotation of cheap is

• costing little, low in price

• fashionable elegant & sophisticated

• showing too much curiosity

• curious or inquiring

The connotation of the word determined is

• positive

• negative

The connotation of the word pushy is

• positive

• negative

The connotation of the word smile is

• positive

• negative

The connotation of the word stylish is

• positive

• negative

The denotation of the word inquisitive is

• not costing a great deal of money

• fashionably elegant and sophisticated

• showing too much curiosity

• curious and inquiring

The connotation of the word stubborn is

• positive

• negative

The connotation of the word scrawny is

• positive

• negative