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Put these words in order from most positive to least Slim skinny emaciated thin slender Rich wealthy prosperous affluent the top one percent Simile a comparison using like or as Metaphor a direct comparison. brPage 1br Answer Key positive or neutral connotation negative connotation reserved withdrawn timid cowardly bold brash strongwilled stubborn sentimental mushy curious nosey selfconfide Turn in Spelling .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. 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. 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. . an introduction definitions  Denotation  a direct specific meaning  dictionary definition  Literal definition  Connotation  an implied or associated 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.. 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 . 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.. 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. 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 . Denotation . . A word’s denotation is its literal meaning – that is, the definition you find in a dictionary.. Connotation. A word’s connotation is the feelings and ideas associated with a word. . 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..