PPT-Connotation and Denotation

Denotation the DICTIONARY definition the literal meaning of the word Connotation the positive or negative emotions associated with the word how the word makes you FEEL Positive or . Denotation. the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. .. the dictionary definition. For example, the denotation of the adjective “fat” is. 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. 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. . an introduction definitions  Denotation  a direct specific meaning  dictionary definition  Literal definition  Connotation  an implied or associated http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU. WORDS ARE POWERFUL. When words mean exactly what they say in their most basic sense . When words create an image or suggest an idea through the use of metaphors, similes, etc.. 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.. 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. Looking for CONNOTATION in POETRY. Connotation: the feeling associated with the word. Denotation: the dictionary definition of a word. Looking for CONNOTATION in POETRY. Connotation: the feeling associated with the word. 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: . 1. OFFER A GENERAL INTRODUCTORY . STATEMENT THAT SETS UP THE CONCEPTS . OF THE TASK.. Poetry is an often misunderstood medium, one that readers feel is obscured by hidden meanings.. There . Diction. Diction. – the author’s choice of words. . Words are the writer’s basic tools:. a. They create the color and texture of the written work.. b. They both reflect and determine the level of formality..