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- 2. Reading – WordAnalysis Denotation and Connotation UNUSUAL UNUSUAL Denotation - extraordinary Connotation - bizarre
- 3. Good writers choosetheir 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.
- 4. They think aboutthe denotation of a word – its dictionary meaning and the connotation – the implied meanings and associations when choosing words.
- 5. Denotation is the literalmeaning of a word Connotation is adding attitude to a word
- 6. A word canhave positive or negative associations or connotations. Study the following chart. Word Positive Connotatio n Negative Connotatio n plain easy gawky unusual extraordinary bizarre firm determined unyielding
- 7. Here is asample of a word that has denotative meaning and connotative associations: “She’s my baby.” Denotation infant Connotation girl friend
- 8. Now let’s tryone together: The word player can have two meanings. The soccer goalie was a real player. (discuss the denotative meaning)
- 9. The word playercan have two meanings. The soccer goalie was a real player. Denotation: one who plays in a game (discuss the connotative meaning)
- 10. The word playercan have two meanings. The soccer goalie was a real player. Connotation one who uses people
- 11. Here are somewords 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 Connotatio n brutal commitment tight
- 12. The word brutalcan 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
- 13. Word Denotation Connotatio n brutal extremely cruel violentto the point of entertaining commitment tight
- 14. The word commitmentcan have two meanings. The couple has a commitment to each other. Denotation a pledge to do Connotation an emotional connection to another person
- 15. Word Denotation Connotatio n brutal extremely cruel violentto the point of entertaining commitment a pledge to do an emotional connection to another person tight
- 16. The word tightcan have two meanings. The dress she was wearing was really tight. Denotation fixed firmly in place Connotation good, fantastic, awesome
- 17. Word Denotation Connotatio n brutal extremely cruel violentto the point of entertaining commitment a pledge to do an emotional connection to another person tight fixed firmly in place good, fantastic, awesome
- 18. Favorable Neutral Unfavorable 1.relaxed inactive lazy 2. prudent timid cowardly 3. modest shy mousy 4. time-tested old out-of-date 5. dignified reserved stiff-necked 6. persevering persistent stubborn 7. up-to-date new newfangled 8. thrifty conservative miserly 9. self- confident proud conceited 10. inquisitive curious nosy
- 19. • Read eachlist of words below. • Each word has a different connotation, but has the same general denotation. • Decide what the general denotation is for each group. • Write your answer on the line provided. • Then, number the words in each group from most positive connotation to most negative connotation. 1 being the most positive, 5 being the most negative.
- 20. • ___ guerilla ___freedom fighter ___ mercenary ___ soldier ___ terrorist • ____________ (general denotation)
- 21. • ___ uprising ___riot ___ demonstration ___ unlawful gathering ___ protest ___ disturbance • ____________ (general denotation)
- 22. • ___ prisoner ___evacuee ___ internee ___ detainee ___ inmate • ____________ (general denotation)
- 23. • ___ prisoner ___evacuee ___ internee ___ detainee ___ inmate • ____________ (general denotation)
- 24. Homework • Go backto slide 18 and write one sentence for each of the words. Make sure that your sentence reflects the connotation of the word (i.e. if it is a negative connotation your sentence should have a negative feeling.)