1. Connotation

2. What is it? Denotation = the most basic meaning of a word (like in the dictionary) Connotation = emotional association with a word; an idea that is implied; the suggestion of a meaning for a word beyond what it directly described

3. Example The words thin, scrawny, and slender all have the same denotation, but the connotation of each word is very different.

4. Example Denotation: weighing less than average Connotation: thin: no emotional attachment scrawny: negative (unattractive, weak, unhealthy) slender: positive (attractive, shapely, healthy)

5. Make a Poster Must include: *Complete sentence containing chosen word *Connotation listed as positive or negative * New word choice to change connotation *Illustration of chosen word