Denotation and Connotations

What is a denotation?

• Dictionary definition

• Cultural definition

• The tone of a word

• something that is given to a charity or an event

What is a connotation?

• Dictionary definition

• Literal meaning

• The tone of the word

• A punctuation you use

Which word has a positive connotation?

• nosy

• interested

• stingy

• stubborn

Which word has a negative connotation?

• Group

• Mob

• Crowd

• Club

Which word has a positive connotation?

• Mature

• Elderly

• Old

• Aged

What is the denotation of confiscate?

• positive

• negative

• to take away

• to give away

What is the denotation of dialect?

• negative

• a particular form of language to a region or people

• positive

• to learn a new language

What is the connotation of confiscate?

• negative

• positive

• to give away

• to take away

What is the connotation of evolve?

• positive

• negative

• to develop gradually

• to include

What is the denotation of subside?

• positive

• negative

• become more intense, violent, or severe

• become less intense, violent, or severe