PPT-Diction & Connotation

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. 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. Ausley – AP Language & Composition. What **is** diction?. On a very basic level, diction is . an author’s/writer’s word choice. …and impacts the style of speaking by the author/writer. Separates good writing from bad writing. 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. . 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.. By: . Elisabet. Tepoz. And. Kevin . Bakos. Tone. Tone is the emotion or attitude that the writer or speaker is trying to convey to his or her readers/listeners.. Tone is identified by looking at word choice and sentence structure. . 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!. 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.. 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?. 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.. 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) . 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.. 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. Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. Are the words monosyllabic or polysyllabic?.