1. Aims To understand what is meant by the terms denotation and connotation. To explore the meaning of different ‘signs’. Saturday, 02 July 2016

2. Denotation? Explicit meaning

3. Connotation? Implicit meaning

4. Sign A word or image that represents an object or idea

5. 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.

6. Connotation Definition The associated meaning a sign carries Example The crucifixion of Jesus. Christianity.

7. Define the following: Denotation? Connotation?

8. Define the ‘connotation’ and ‘denotation’ of the following signs… 3 1 2 4 5

9. Define the ‘connotation’ and ‘denotation’ of the following COLOURS… 3 1 2 4 5

10. Define the ‘connotation’ and ‘denotation’ of the following MUSIC… 1 2

11. Think of a ‘sign’ yourself, then draw a picture to test the class.