Connotative & Denotative Vocab Review

What is connotation?

• The way the word sounds

• The literal definition of a word

• The emotions, feelings, and ideas associated with a word.

• The dictionary definition

What is denotation?

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The feelings a word has associated with it.

• The emotion a word carries.

• How a word sounds to a reader.

What is most likely a literal statement?

• It is raining cats and dogs.

• When he looked at my, I thought I would die right there!

• I am so hungry I could eat everything on the buffet.

• We took a stroll around the park this afternoon.

Which word has a more positive connotation?

• Brilliant

• Pushy

• Domineering

• Aggressive

Denotative is to literal as connotative is to __________

• Figurative

• Dictionary definition

• Metaphor

• Tone