1. Denotation and Connotation

2. Denotation is the literal sense of a word, while connotation is its figurative meaning.

3. Denotation
Denotation is the strict dictionary meaning of a word.
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4. Connotation
Connotation is the emotional, cultural, and figurative meaning or association surrounding a word.
A connotation of a word can be either positive or negative.

5. What Does This Mean?
On your note sheet, write the meanings of these words:
Home:
House:
Residence:
Dwelling:

6. ……Where a person lives at any given time.
What Does This Mean?
The words home, house, residence, and dwelling all have the same basic definition.
……Where a person lives at any given time.
but the meaning of each word is very different.

7. What Does This Mean?
Even though these four words have the same DENOTATION (DICTIONARY DEFINITION) they all have different meanings, or CONNOTATIONS.

8. Home: cozy, loving, comfortable House: the actual building
What Does This Mean?
CONNOTATIONS
Home: cozy, loving, comfortable
House: the actual building
Residence: cold, no feeling
Dwelling: primitive or basic surrounding

9. Denotation: something that does not cost a lot.
Examples
CHEAP or INEXPENSIVE.
Denotation: something that does not cost a lot.
Which word has a positive connotation?
A negative connotation?

10. Examples
When a teacher or parent talks tough and serious we can call that either FIRM or STRICT
Which word has a positive connotation?
A negative connotation?

11. Examples
If someone is buying a car, and they can choose a USED or PRE-OWNED vehicle, which has the positive connotation?

12. Let’s Practice!
Remember, a word can have a positive or negative connotation.
Using the words on the next slide, match up the positive connotation word with its negative connotation word.

13. Proper A. Weird Brave B. Outrageous Fascinating C. Smirk
Let’s Practice (AP#2)
Proper A. Weird
Brave B. Outrageous
Fascinating C. Smirk
Hilarious D. Foolhardy
Smile E. Snobby

14. Which Has the Negative Connotation?
Which newspaper does not favor a mall development project?
a. Mall to Destroy 300
Homes
b. Mall to Bring 3,000 Jobs