Exploring Connotation and Denotation

What does 'literal' mean in the context of language?

• Expressing feelings

• Negative expression

• Indirectly stated

• Directly stated

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the meaning of 'emotional' in the discussed context?

• Being negative

• Lacking feelings

• Expression of feelings

• Being exact

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which term describes something with good intentions?

• Implied

• Positive

• Literal

• Negative

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is implied meaning?

• Clearly stated

• Not directly stated

• Always negative

• Always positive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does 'denotation' refer to?

• Dictionary meaning

• Emotional meaning

• Implied meaning

• Negative aspect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the connotative meaning of 'house'?

• A building

• A place of comfort

• A negative space

• An implied structure

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the dove symbolize in connotative terms?

• Negative feelings

• A simple bird

• Peace and comfort

• Literal meaning of a bird

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What should you focus on when practicing further?

• Literal meanings only

• Only dictionary meanings

• Positive meanings only

• Explicit vs. implicit meanings

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How should the emotional impact of words be considered?

• By their dictionary definitions

• By how they make us feel

• By their positive intentions

• By their literal meanings

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4