Connotation/Denotation Welcome to Ms. Lopez’s Boot Camp Connotation/Denotation Word Choice
Today we will: Define connotation and denotation and understand what it means. Learn how connotations can change the way we communicate. Complete several activities to practice our knowledge.
Denotation and Connotation The dictionary definition. The additional meaning a word may carry.
The denotative definition is based on the________definition of a word. The connotative definition is the________________________ meaning of a word. literal figurative or emotional
Connotation Positive Negative We bought inexpensive souvenirs at the amusement park. I ate a moist sandwich. Negative We bought cheap souvenirs at the amusement park. I ate a soggy sandwich.
Positive Connotation immature youthful
Positive Connotation limit restrict
Positive Connotation filthy dirty
Negative Connotation stingy thrifty
Negative Connotation cluttered messy
Negative Connotation unusual weird
What is word choice? When the authors choose specific words to convey a specific image. Walked – * Positive: strolled * Negative Trudge Said – * Positive: sang * Negative: barked