2. Denotation and Connotation
The Meanings of Words
Denotation and Connotation

3. Denotation
The strict dictionary meaning of a word

4. Connotation
The emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word

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

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

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

8. 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.

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

10. Positive? You Decide! Directions: Decide which pair of words is more positive and record it on your tracking sheet.
average mediocre
childish childlike
spit saliva
antique old-fashioned

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

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

13. Context Clues: You Decide
Context Clues: You Decide! Directions: Decide which word is more appropriate in the context of the sentence and record it on your tracking sheet.
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.

14. Let’s Play...
Word Jeopardy

15. Word Jeopardy Directions: Choose a category and point value
Word Jeopardy Directions: Choose a category and point value. Record your answer and any points earned for accuracy on your tracking sheet.
Positive Viewpoint
Negative Viewpoint
Context Clues
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16. Positive Viewpoint
immature
youthful
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17. Positive Viewpoint
limit
restrict
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18. Positive Viewpoint
filthy
dirty
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19. Negative Viewpoint
stingy
thrifty
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20. Negative Viewpoint
cluttered
messy
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21. Negative Viewpoint
unusual
weird
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22. Context Clues
After the big test, Rich felt relaxed and ( carefree, irresponsible ).
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23. Context Clues
The empty streets looked lonely and ( deserted, barren ).
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24. Context Clues
The employees tried to ( haggle, bargain ) with their employer over pay raises.
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25. Well Done!