Denotative and Connotative Meanings
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Denotative and Connotative Meanings Can you think of any words that have two different meanings?
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Denotative and Connotative Meanings. Can you think of any words that have two different meanings?. Mini Lesson. DENOTATION – definition of the word CONNOTATION – emotions/feelings associated with a word. Emotional vs. Literal. Certain words have emotional overtones, or - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Denotative and Connotative Meanings
Can you think of any words that have two different meanings?
Mini Lesson
DENOTATION – definition of the word
CONNOTATION – emotions/feelings associated with a word
Emotional vs. Literal
Certain words have emotional overtones, or connotations, that go beyond their literal meanings, or denotations.
Consider the difference between the two words in the following pairs:
Unusual / odd Assertive / bossyYoung / immature
Frugal / cheapProud / smugFirm / strict
+ Positive + OR - Negative -
Childish
vs.
Childlike
Practice! Practice! Practice!
1. Look at those expensive clothes and jewels! Those people must be .a) rich b) wealthy c) loaded d) prosperous
2. It’s no use! No matter what dress I wear, I still look like a girl with freckles!
a) slenderb) skinny c) slim d) fit
3. The woman smiled at me with an innocent, smile.a) childlike b) immature c) childish d) juvenile
Practice! Practice! Practice!
1. Your mother is so polite. She is a real lady.Denotative meaning: a female human
2. A chemical compound can often be identified by its odor.Denotative meaning: a smell or scent
3. I think this bracelet is cheap enough that I can buy it with my allowance.Denotative meaning: something that is inexpensive or does not cost a lot of money
Practice! Practice! Practice!
HOME 1. where a person lives 2. a familiar, comfortable, and cozy environment
DOG 3. a worthless or unattractive person 4. a mammal that is often kept as a pet
INNOCENT 5. inexperienced; unsophisticated 6. free from guilt; harmless
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