2. Definition Essays

3. Two Types of Definition The literal definition you can find in the dictionary. The overtones, suggestions, and feelings associated with a word that go beyond the dictionary meaning Denotative: Connotative:

4. CONNOTATION The next slides give you an example of both a positive and negative connotation for the neutral word Inactive (denotation definition= “not active”)

5. Inactive Negative Connotation: LAZY https://gabrielanton.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/lazy-5.jpg?w=614

6. Inactive Positive Connotation: RESTING http://mrg.bz/i7yrgD

7. Choose the more POSITIVE connotation We saw ____ animals at the zoo’s animal house. Fascinating OR Weird?

8. We saw fascinating animals at the zoo’s animal house. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/2561949563_fa6e5e5bb1.jpg

9. Choose the more POSITIVE connotation Everyone had a _____ on his or her face. Smile OR Smirk?

10. Everyone had a smile on his or her face. http://www.sensightsurveys.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/GroupSmile.jpg

11. Choose the more NEGATIVE connotation We bought ____ souvenirs at the beach. Cheap OR Inexpensive?

12. We bought cheap souvenirs at the beach. http://www.cheaptickets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Souvenirs.-By-meddygarnet..jpg

13. Choose the more NEGATIVE connotation Sarah___ Mike to go to the store. Nagged OR Reminded?

14. Sarah nagged Mike to go to the store. http://www.thedailyaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/nagging-wife-saidaonline.jpg