Vocabulary Introduction 11-1-11. Pronunciation Key Vowells: a,e,i,o,u Consonants: all other letters...

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Page 1: Vocabulary Introduction 11-1-11. Pronunciation Key Vowells: a,e,i,o,u Consonants: all other letters Stress: The accent mark (´) follows the major syllable.

Vocabulary Vocabulary IntroductionIntroduction

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Vocabulary Vocabulary IntroductionIntroduction

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Page 2: Vocabulary Introduction 11-1-11. Pronunciation Key Vowells: a,e,i,o,u Consonants: all other letters Stress: The accent mark (´) follows the major syllable.

Pronunciation Key• Vowells: a,e,i,o,u• Consonants: all other letters• Stress: The accent mark (´) follows the major

syllable that is stressed.• Abbreviations:

– adj. (adjective) n. (noun) prep. (preposition)

– adv. (adverb) part. (participle) v. (verb)– int. (interjection) pl. (plural)

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Online Component• Read the Online components box

on page 6.• Discuss why this can be useful.

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The Vocabulary of Vocabulary

• Denotation: a words specific dictionary meaning.

Word Denotation peerless without equal lethal deadly

specimen sample

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• Connotation/Tone: The emotions or associations normally aroused in people using, hearing, or reading the word.

Word Connotationpeerless favorablelethal unfavorablespecimen neutral

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ExercisesIn the space provided, label the

connotation of each of the following words. F=favorable U=unfavorable

N=neutral

____ 1. fork 3. ___ quote 5. ___ gallant____2. snobbish 4. ___ ruthless 6. ___ gracious