PPT-Denotation and Connotation

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. Turn in Spelling . Lesson 10 . to bin if finished.. Focus. : . andr. and auto due tomorrow.. Make sure you have a sharpened pencil, a whiteboard, marker, and eraser.. Happy Thursday. Connotations and Denotations. 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. Is . the . strict dictionary . meaning of a word. .. A car is a automobile, a vehicle . Connotation. Is . the emotional . and imaginative . association surrounding a word.. . Look at the following images. Connotation and Denotation . De. notation is the dictionary definition of a word. .  *You can remember this because . D. enotation and 
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connotations. . 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. . Quiz Time. Say what you see!. Try to work out the phrase or word in the following images! . HINT: To WIN just say what you see! . WEAR. Denotation and Connotation! . To understand the terms denote and connote . 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. 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. 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. 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..