PPT-Diction Connotation – Denotation – Syntax

Diction Diction the authors choice of words Words are the writers basic tools a They create the color and texture of the written work b They both reflect and determine the level of formality. Words convey more than exact literal meanings in which case they connote or suggest additional meanings and values not expressed in general dictionary definitions Words that denote a core meaning are those t hat are generally used and understood by Denotation. A word’s denotation is its dictionary definition. For example: the denotation of the word FLAG is: a piece of cloth, usually attached at one . edge to . a staff or cord, and used as the symbol of a nation. . ELA 3-4h. Diction. Author’s choice of words. Foundational; serves as the basis for other elements of voice. 2 elements. Connotation/Denotation. Formality. Connotation & Denotation. T. he . metaphorical idea or feeling invoked by the . ESL 015 Wenli Zhang. What’s your understanding of this sentence?. “T. he difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. . Notes. DICTION…... "The difference between the almost-right word and the right word is really a large matter.". ―. Mark . Twain. Diction. Diction refers to an author’s word choice. . Every word is chosen for a reason!. What is the difference between denotation and connotation?. Denotation. – the literal, dictionary definition of a word. ex. home – place where one lives. childish – characteristic of a child. h. e. Ri. g. ht . W. ords. Di. c. tion . and. . Connotations. Sharon Elin / CCPS Online revised 2012. Think of words as superheroes.. They appear ordinary. most of the time, but. Activator: What Does This Mean?. Home:. House:. Residence:. Dwelling:. Activator: What Does This Mean?. The words home, house, residence, and dwelling all have the same basic definition, but the meaning of each word is very different.. Best Friends Forever!. We all Know what Diction is…. But what about connotation?. (Or denotation, for that matter?). Denotation . Denotation is the . EXACT DEFINITION OF A WORD. . Denotation is what you will find when you look the word up in the dictionary. It is the literal meaning of a word.. Or why word choice (and context) is SO important!. Part one. What’s the Difference?. Denotation. In this case, the woman on the right thought of the DENOTATION of the word weasel. . Denotation = Literal. Denotation. . -. The exact, literal meaning of a word. “The family sat together in front . of a. . warm. . fire.”. The . denotative. . or literal interpretation of . warm. . = . nearly hot (actual temperature) . on. By S. Cugini & N. Clayton. High 5 Achievers . ©. 2013. Denotation/Connotation . PowerPoint Lesson Plan . Common Core State Standards: English . Language Arts/Language. Knowledge of Language:. Thursday, October 17. th. , 2013. Learning Targets. I can determine the denotative and connotative meanings of words and phrases based on how . they . are used in a . text.. Connotation & Denotation Jeopardy Rules. Denotation: . the explicit or direct meaning of a word as found in a dictionary. Connotation: . associations implied by a specific . word. Explain the differences in connotation among the members of each of the following groups of words: .