Connotation & Denotation

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What does the term 'connotation' mean?

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Connotation refers to the implied or suggested meaning of a word, which can evoke emotional responses.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What does the term 'denotation' mean?

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Denotation is the explicit or direct meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

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CCSS.W.8.2D

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How can context clues help determine the connotation of a word?

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Context clues are words or phrases surrounding a word that provide hints about its meaning, helping to identify whether the connotation is positive, negative, or neutral.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Provide an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Provide an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is an example of a word that has a neutral connotation?

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'Person' has a neutral connotation, as it does not imply any positive or negative qualities.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How does changing a word affect its connotation?

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Changing a word can shift its connotation from positive to negative or vice versa, depending on the word chosen.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?

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The word 'slim' has a positive connotation, often associated with attractiveness.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?

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The word 'skinny' has a negative connotation, often implying an unhealthy or unattractive thinness.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4