Aims To understand what is meant by the terms denotation and connotation. To explore the meaning of different ‘signs’. Saturday, 02 July 2016
Denotation? Explicit meaning
Connotation? Implicit meaning
Sign A word or image that represents an object or idea
Denotation Definition The everyday or common sense meaning of a sign Example A cross; two lines drawn at right angles (90 O ) to each other.
Connotation Definition The associated meaning a sign carries Example The crucifixion of Jesus. Christianity.
Define the following: Denotation? Connotation?
Define the ‘connotation’ and ‘denotation’ of the following signs…
Define the ‘connotation’ and ‘denotation’ of the following COLOURS…
Define the ‘connotation’ and ‘denotation’ of the following MUSIC… 1 2
Think of a ‘sign’ yourself, then draw a picture to test the class.