Connotation and Denotation

What is connotation?

• The literal meaning of a word

• The emotions, feelings, and ideas a word brings to mind

• A type of punctuation

• A grammatical rule.

Connotation can either be _______ or negative based on how the word is used.

Is this a positive or negative connotation?

• Positive

• Negative

The word 'Lit' is the past tense of 'to light', but connotatively it could be used to describe something as exciting or amazing. Is this a positive or negative connotation?

• Positive

• Negative

Which of the following words for 'unusual' have a positive connotation?

• Bizarre

• Unique

• Strange

• Odd

The term 'Connotation' refers to:

• The literal meaning of a word

• The emotional or cultural associations attached to a word

• A type of punctuation

• A grammatical rule

Denotation refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

• True

• False

What is the denotative meaning of the word 'Star'?

• A celestial body in the sky or space that emits light

• A famous person

• A symbol used in ratings

• A type of fish

The word 'Star' can have various connotative meanings. Which of the following is NOT a possible connotative meaning of the word 'Star'?

• A famous person

• A type of fish

• A symbol of excellence

Provide an example sentence using the denotative meaning of the word 'Star'.

• The star in the sky is very bright tonight.

• She is the star of the show.

• He is a rising star in the music industry.

• The movie was a star-studded affair.