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Denotation Connotation
Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development Denotation Connotation
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Good writers choose their words for
the effects they have upon their readers. Word choice is also a clue to the writer’s attitude toward his/her subject – tone.
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Implied meaning of a word; something suggested
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word; dictionary meaning of a word Connotation Implied meaning of a word; something suggested is adding attitude to a word
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Connotation Denotation infant girl friend “She’s my baby.”
Here is a sample of a word that has denotative meaning and connotative associations: “She’s my baby.” Denotation infant Connotation girl friend
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They think about the denotation
of a word – its dictionary meaning and the connotation – the implied meanings and associations when choosing words.
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The soccer goalie was a real player. (discuss the denotative meaning)
Now let’s try one together: The word player can have two meanings. The soccer goalie was a real player. (discuss the denotative meaning)
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A word can have positive or negative
associations or connotations. Study the following chart. Word Positive Connotation Negative plain easy gawky unusual extraordinary bizarre firm determined unyielding
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The soccer goalie was a real player. (discuss the connotative meaning)
The word player can have two meanings. The soccer goalie was a real player. Denotation: one who plays in a game (discuss the connotative meaning)
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The soccer goalie was a real player.
The word player can have two meanings. The soccer goalie was a real player. Connotation one who uses people
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Here are some words that have denotative and connotative meanings
Here are some words that have denotative and connotative meanings. On your paper, create a chart like the one below and identify the denotative and connotative meanings of the following words. Word Denotation Connotation brutal commitment tight
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The word brutal can have two meanings.
The fight scene in the Two Towers between the Orcs and the travelers was brutal. Denotation extremely cruel Connotation violent to the point of entertaining
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brutal commitment tight
Word Denotation Connotation brutal extremely cruel violent to the point of entertaining commitment tight
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Connotation a pledge to do The word commitment can have two meanings.
The couple has a commitment to each other. Denotation a pledge to do Connotation an emotional connection to another person
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brutal commitment tight
Word Denotation Connotation brutal extremely cruel violent to the point of entertaining commitment a pledge to do an emotional connection to another person tight
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The word tight can have two meanings.
The dress she was wearing was really tight. Denotation fixed firmly in place Connotation good, fantastic, awesome
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brutal commitment tight
Word Denotation Connotation brutal extremely cruel violent to the point of entertaining commitment a pledge to do an emotional connection to another person tight fixed firmly in place good, fantastic, awesome
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