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. Connotation vs. Denotation . SWBAT. Define connotation and denotation. Read a sentence and determine if the wording is connotative or denotative . Connotation and Denotation. Connotation. is the . emotional. 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 . Robert . Kiyosaki. in The . Cashflow. Quadrant states, “If you want to be a leader of people, then you need to be a master of words.” I say, “if you’re going to be a master of words, you better choose them carefully.” Understanding denotation and connotation is an important concept in choosing the correct word.. 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. 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.. Diction. Diction. , . word choice. , is the most powerful element of style for you to understand. Many words in our language have strong connotations. . and authors use them on purpose to elicit certain responses from the reader.. Objective: Analyze how authors use syntax and diction to create certain effects.. Essential Question: How does syntax and diction contribute to an author’s voice and tone?. Objective and Essential Question. 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.. Diction. Diction. , . word choice. , is the most powerful element of style for you to understand. Many words in our language have strong connotations. . and authors use them on purpose to elicit certain responses from the reader.. What is DENOTATION?. What is CONNOTATION?. Denotation: the strict, "dictionary" definition of a word.. Connotation: the emotions attached to a word. The emotion can be either positive or negative.. Positive connotation. 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:. Mrs. Smith. Miss Cullen. Diction. Diction. , . word choice. , is the most powerful element of style for you to understand. Many words in our language have strong connotations. . and authors use them on purpose to elicit certain responses from the reader..