1. Connotation and Denotation
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Adapted from Figuratively Speaking by Delana Heidrich

2. America

5. chicken

6. Denotation: dictionary definition of the word
Denotation: dictionary definition of the word. “Chicken” denotes a domestic fowl (bird).

7. Connotation: the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word
Connotation: the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word. “Chicken” can connote food and satisfaction.

8. Connotation: the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word
Connotation: the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word. “Chicken” is also a multiple-meaning word. It can connote fear and cowardice.

9. Home, House, Residence, and Dwelling all have the same denotation, but the connotation of each word is very different.
Denotation: Where a person lives at any given time
Connotation:
Home: cozy, loving, comfortable.
House: the actual building or structure
Residence: cold, no feeling
Dwelling: primitive or basic surroundings

10. Positive, Negative, or Neutral
Youthful +
Childish -
Young +/-
Represents a person is lively and energetic
Represents a person is immature
Represents that a person/animal is not old

11. Positive, Negative, or Neutral
Which one is more positive? +
Home
Residence
House
Dwelling
Which one is more negative? –
Home
Residence
House
Dwelling