2. The Meanings of Words Denotation and Connotation

3. Denotation The strict dictionary meaning of a word The strict dictionary meaning of a word

4. Connotation The emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word

5. Euphemism A nice way to describe things that are upsetting.

6. Purpose of Words To label things I live in a house.

7. Purpose of Words To express a point of view To express a point of view You may live in a house, but we live in a home. You may live in a house, but we live in a home.

8. Denotation: a place where people live or reside Positive Connotation: HOME Neutral Connotation: HOUSE Negative Connotation: SHACK

9. Point of View  Positive We bought affordable souvenirs at the amusement park. We bought affordable souvenirs at the amusement park.  Negative We bought cheap souvenirs at the amusement park. Neutral: We bought inexpensive souvenirs at the amusement park.

10. Point of View: Positive b Everyone had a (smile, smirk) on his/her face on the ride home. b Everyone had a smile on his/her face on the way home.

11. Point of View: Negative I ate a (soggy,moist) sandwich. I ate a soggy sandwich

12. Positive? You Decide! averagemediocre spitsaliva childishchildlike antiqueold-fashioned

13. Context Clues Words or phrases that help the reader understand a difficult word Words or phrases that help the reader understand a difficult word

14. Using Context Clues b The parrot was able to (mimic, mock) human voices. b The parrot was able to mimic human voices.

15. Context Clues: You Decide! 1. The (odor, fragrance) of apple blossoms filled the entire valley. 2. A (swarm, bunch) of bees filled the air near the hive. 3. Tammy (delayed, hesitated) for a moment, then went on speaking.

16. Euphemisms Held back vs. Comparing answers vs. We don’t see the same truth- Kicked the bucket- Pushing up daisies-

17. Euphemisms Held back vs. failed Comparing answers vs. We don’t see the same truth- Kicked the bucket- Pushing up daisies-

18. Euphemisms Held back vs. failed Comparing answers vs. cheated We don’t see the same truth- Kicked the bucket- Pushing up daisies-

19. Euphemisms Held back vs. failed Comparing answers vs. cheated We don’t see the same truth- lied Kicked the bucket- Pushing up daisies-

20. Euphemisms Held back vs. failed Comparing answers vs. cheated We don’t see the same truth- lied Kicked the bucket- died Pushing up daisies-

21. Euphemisms Held back vs. failed Comparing answers vs. cheated We don’t see the same truth- lied Kicked the bucket- died Pushing up daisies- died

22. Let ’ s Play... Word Jeopardy

23. Positive Viewpoint Negative Viewpoint Context Clues 100 200 300 100 200 300 100 200 300

24. Positive Viewpoint  immature  youthful  Back to Game Back to Game Back to Game

25. Positive Viewpoint  limit  restrict  Back to Game Back to Game Back to Game

26. Positive Viewpoint  filthy  dirty  Back to Game Back to Game Back to Game

27. Negative Viewpoint  stingy  thrifty  Back to Game Back to Game Back to Game

28. Negative Viewpoint  cluttered  messy  Back to Game Back to Game Back to Game

29. Negative Viewpoint  unusual  weird  Back to Game Back to Game Back to Game

30. Context Clues After the big test, Rich felt relaxed and ( carefree, irresponsible ). After the big test, Rich felt relaxed and ( carefree, irresponsible ).  Back to Game Back to Game Back to Game

31. Context Clues The empty streets looked lonely and ( deserted, barren ). The empty streets looked lonely and ( deserted, barren ).  Back to Game Back to Game Back to Game

32. Context Clues The employees tried to ( haggle, bargain ) with their employer over pay raises. The employees tried to ( haggle, bargain ) with their employer over pay raises.  Back to Game Back to Game Back to Game

33. Well Done!