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    This document discusses the difference between denotation and connotation in word choice and meaning. Denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the implied cultural or emotional associations that a word can carry. Good writers consider both the denotative and connotative meanings of words when choosing words for tone and effect on readers. Examples are provided of words that have different positive, negative, or neutral connotations while maintaining the same denotative meaning. Readers are asked to analyze words and identify their denotative and connotative meanings.

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    This document discusses the difference between denotation and connotation in word choice and meaning. Denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the implied cultural or emotional associations that a word can carry. Good writers consider both the denotative and connotative meanings of words when choosing words for tone and effect on readers. Examples are provided of words that have different positive, negative, or neutral connotations while maintaining the same denotative meaning. Readers are asked to analyze words and identify their denotative and connotative meanings.

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    This document discusses the difference between denotation and connotation in word choice and meaning. Denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the implied cultural or emotional associations that a word can carry. Good writers consider both the denotative and connotative meanings of words when choosing words for tone and effect on readers. Examples are provided of words that have different positive, negative, or neutral connotations while maintaining the same denotative meaning. Readers are asked to analyze words and identify their denotative and connotative meanings.

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    Denotation

    Connotation
    Reading Word Analysis
    Denotation and Connotation

    UNUSUAL UNUSUAL
    Denotation - extraordinary Connotation - bizarre
    Good writers choose their words for
    the effects they have upon their
    readers. Word choice is also a clue to
    the writers attitude toward his/her
    subject tone.
    They think about the denotation
    of a word its dictionary meaning
    and the connotation the implied
    meanings and associations when
    choosing words.
    Denotation
    is the literal meaning of a word

    Connotation
    is adding attitude to a word
    A word can have positive or negative
    associations or connotations. Study the
    following chart.

    Positive Negative
    Word Connotation Connotation
    plain easy gawky

    unusual extraordinary bizarre

    firm determined unyielding


    Here is a sample of a word that has
    denotative meaning and connotative
    associations:
    Shes my baby.
    Denotation
    infant
    Connotation
    girl friend
    Now lets try one together:
    The word player can have two meanings.

    The soccer goalie was a real player.


    (discuss the denotative meaning)
    The word player can have two meanings.
    The soccer goalie was a real player.
    Denotation:
    one who plays in a game

    (discuss the connotative meaning)


    The word player can have two meanings.
    The soccer goalie was a real player.

    Connotation
    one who uses people
    Here are some words that have denotative
    and connotative meanings. On your paper,
    create a chart like the one below and identify
    the denotative and connotative meanings
    of the following words.
    Word Denotation Connotation
    brutal

    commitment

    tight
    The word brutal can have two meanings.
    The fight scene in the Two Towers between
    the Orcs and the travelers was brutal.
    Denotation
    extremely cruel

    Connotation
    violent to the point
    of entertaining
    Word Denotation Connotation
    extremely violent to the
    brutal cruel point of
    entertaining

    commitment

    tight
    The word commitment can have two meanings.
    The couple has a commitment to each other.

    Denotation
    a pledge to do

    Connotation
    an emotional
    connection to
    another person
    Word Denotation Connotation
    extremely violent to the
    brutal cruel point of
    entertaining
    a pledge to an emotional
    commitment do connection to
    another
    person

    tight
    The word tight can have two meanings.
    The dress she was wearing was really tight.
    Denotation
    fixed firmly in place

    Connotation
    good, fantastic, awesome
    Word Denotation Connotation
    extremely violent to the
    brutal cruel point of
    entertaining
    a pledge to an emotional
    commitment do connection
    to another
    person
    fixed firmly good,
    tight in place fantastic,
    awesome
    Favorable Neutral Unfavorable

    1. relaxed inactive lazy


    2. prudent timid cowardly
    3. modest shy mousy
    4. time-tested old out-of-date
    5. dignified reserved stiff-necked
    6. persevering persistent stubborn
    7. up-to-date new newfangled
    8. thrifty conservative miserly
    self-
    9. proud conceited
    confident
    10. inquisitive curious nosy
    Read each list of words below.
    Each word has a different connotation, but
    has the same general denotation.
    Decide what the general denotation is for
    each group.
    Write your answer on the line provided.
    Then, number the words in each group
    from most positive connotation to most
    negative connotation. 1 being the most
    positive, 5 being the most negative.
    ___ guerilla
    ___ freedom fighter
    ___ mercenary
    ___ soldier
    ___ terrorist

    ____________ (general denotation)


    ___ uprising
    ___ riot
    ___ demonstration
    ___ unlawful gathering
    ___ protest
    ___ disturbance

    ____________ (general denotation)


    ___ prisoner
    ___ evacuee
    ___ internee
    ___ detainee
    ___ inmate

    ____________ (general denotation)


    ___ prisoner
    ___ evacuee
    ___ internee
    ___ detainee
    ___ inmate

    ____________ (general denotation)


    Homework
    Go back to slide 18 and write one
    sentence for each of the words. Make sure
    that your sentence reflects the connotation
    of the word (i.e. if it is a negative
    connotation your sentence should have a
    negative feeling.)

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