denotation & conotation

__________ is a feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation.

__________ refers to the literal meaning of a word, the 'dictionary definition.

What is the connotative meaning of the word BOOK?

• Calmness

• Innocence

• Knowledge

• New beginning

• Protective

rose = beauty, woman

• denotation

• connotation

What is the connotative meaning of the word CHILD?

• Calmness

• Innocence

• Knowledge

• New beginning

• Protective

Denotation and Connotation are two ways to describe the meanings of _______.

• paragraphs

• sentences

• words

• letters

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

Emilia was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was _______ as she ran her fingers across the fabric.

• pricey

• overpriced

• expensive

• unaffordable

What is the denotative meaning of the word SNAKE?

• Barks

• Bird

• Reptile

• Shape

• To glow

He is turning green with envy.

Which meaning of the word green was used in the sentence?

• denotation

• connotation

SPELLING WORDS: __________ means the act of correcting something or making something right.

• A

• B

• C

• D