PPT-Connotation

What is it D enotation the most basic meaning of a word like in the dictionary Connotation emotional association with a word a n idea that is implied the suggestion of a meaning for a word beyond what it directly described. Mr. Smith’s Secondhand Store. Betty’s Beauty Parlor. Betty’s Hair Boutique. Sam’s Diner. Sam’s Café . Denotation – the literal dictionary definition of a word. Connotation – the emotions and feelings associated with a word. discordance – noun. discordantly – adv.. Eventually, the two discordant personalities made peace with each other.. discordant – adj.. Highly unstable; explosive. volatility . – noun. His volatile temper often got him in trouble with the law.. 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.. Denotation and Connotation Handout 2: Connotation Chart Connotation: In the RIGHT margin, use a plus (+) to indicate a positive connotation for the word, and a minus (-) to indicate the negative connotation of a word. . Use the last slide to work out the RPS for this unit. . Popular Cars from the 1960s. Thunderbird. Falcon. Charger. Comet. Mustang. Barracude. What emotions do these names evoke in people?. What kind of performance could you expect from each of these cars?. 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.. Denotation v. Connotation. What is imagery?. Imagery is the words used to “jazz up” an otherwise boring description in a text. The words used to create a specific “word picture” in the mind of the reader in order to make sure that the reader has the impression that the writer intended. Mini-Lesson. Choose TWO (2) words that have multiple meanings. . One meaning should be a clearly defined DICTIONARY meaning. . The other meaning should be something more slang/colloquial/or otherwise left to interpretation. The difference between what a word means, and what it REALLY means!. Recognize these?. Detroit Lions. Chicago Bulls. Seattle Seahawks. New York Giants. Nashville Predators. Miami Heat. New England Patriots. All that you need to know when it comes to reading a poem!. Title. Look at the title and make predictions about what the poem might be about. . What type of connotations or associations do you attach with the title?. 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. 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) .