Connotation and Denotation

Connotation means...

• how a word feels.

• what a word means.

Denotation is...

• the dictionary definition of a word.

• how culture flows around a word.

How do the words "companion" and "buddy" differ?

• The word buddy is casual while the word companion is formal.

• The word buddy is friendly while the word companion is slang.

Connotation is

• about word choice and setting the tone of the text

• about the true dictionary meaning of the words.

Words can have neutral connotation. Is this statement true or false

• False

• True

Clever word choice can make writing more...

• interesting and "poetic".

• clear to the reader.

It is possible for a word to have a personal meaning just for you.

• True

• False

Personal experiences can affect how you feel about certain words and phrases.

• True 

• False

What are synonyms?

• Words with the same denotations.

• Words with the same connotations.

What are antonyms?

• Words with different denotations.

• Words with different connotations.