Connotation Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the direct, literal meaning of a word, often found in a dictionary.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: 'self-confident' or 'arrogant'.

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self-confident

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Choose the word with the more negative connotation: 'grin' or 'smirk'.

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smirk

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Choose the word with the more positive connotation: 'brave' or 'foolhardy'.

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brave

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does it mean if a word has a negative connotation?

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It means the word carries a negative emotional association or implication.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does it mean if a word has a positive connotation?

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It means the word carries a positive emotional association or implication.

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Provide an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Cheap' can imply low quality.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Provide an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Affordable' suggests reasonable pricing without negative implications.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5B

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 'childish'?

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'Childish' often has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4