1. Connotation/Denotation
Welcome to
Ms. Lopez’s Boot Camp
Connotation/Denotation
Word Choice

2. Today we will:
Define connotation and denotation and understand what it means.
Learn how connotations can change the way we communicate.
Complete several activities to practice our knowledge.

3. Denotation and Connotation
The dictionary definition.
The additional meaning a word may carry.

4. The denotative definition is based on the________definition of a word.
The connotative definition is the________________________ meaning of a word.
literal
figurative or emotional

6. Connotation Positive Negative
We bought inexpensive souvenirs at the amusement park.
I ate a moist sandwich.
Negative
We bought cheap souvenirs at the amusement park.
I ate a soggy sandwich.

7. Positive Connotation
immature
youthful

8. Positive Connotation
limit
restrict

9. Positive Connotation
filthy
dirty

10. Negative Connotation
stingy
thrifty

11. Negative Connotation
cluttered
messy

12. Negative Connotation
unusual
weird

13. What is word choice?
When the authors choose specific words to convey a specific image.
Walked –
* Positive: strolled
* Negative Trudge
Said –
* Positive: sang
* Negative: barked