1. Denotation and Connotation Prepared by: Ahmed M Obaid Adham T Ashqar
The Meanings of Words
Denotation and Connotation
Prepared by:
Ahmed M Obaid
Adham T Ashqar

2. Denotation
The strict dictionary meaning of a word

3. Connotation
The emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word

4. Purpose of Words
To label things
I live in a house.

5. Purpose of Words To express a point of view
You may live in a house, but we live in a home.

6. Point of View Positive Negative
We bought inexpensive souvenirs at the amusement park.
Negative
We bought cheap souvenirs at the amusement park.

7. Point of View: Positive
Everyone had a (smile, smirk) on his/her face on the ride home.
Everyone had a smile on his/her face on the way home.

8. Point of View: Negative
I ate a (soggy,moist) sandwich.
I ate a soggy sandwich

9. Positive? You Decide! average mediocre childish childlike spit saliva
antique old-fashioned

10. Context Clues
Words or phrases that help the reader understand a difficult word

11. Using Context Clues The parrot was able to (mimic, mock) human voices.
The parrot was able to mimic human voices.

12. Context Clues: You Decide!
1. The (odor, fragrance) of apple blossoms filled the entire valley.
2. A (swarm, bunch) of bees filled the air near the hive.
3. Tammy (delayed, hesitated) for a moment, then went on speaking.

13. Let’s Play...
Word Jeopardy

14. Word Jeopardy Positive Viewpoint Negative Viewpoint Context Clues 100
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15. Positive Viewpoint
immature
youthful
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16. Positive Viewpoint
limit
restrict
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17. Positive Viewpoint
filthy
dirty
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18. Negative Viewpoint
stingy
thrifty
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19. Negative Viewpoint
cluttered
messy
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20. Negative Viewpoint
unusual
weird
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21. Context Clues
After the big test, Rich felt relaxed and ( carefree, irresponsible ).
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22. Context Clues
The empty streets looked lonely and ( deserted, barren ).
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23. Context Clues
The employees tried to ( haggle, bargain ) with their employer over pay raises.
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24. Well Done!