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Connotation and Denotation What’s up? Adapted from Figuratively Speaking by Delana Heidrich

America

chicken

Denotation: dictionary definition of the word Denotation: dictionary definition of the word. “Chicken” denotes a domestic fowl (bird).

Connotation: the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word Connotation: the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word. “Chicken” can connote food and satisfaction. http://www.hartz-chicken.com/images/chicken.png

Connotation: the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word Connotation: the thoughts, feelings, and images associated with a word. “Chicken” is also a multiple-meaning word. It can connote fear and cowardice. http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Shows/S_Z/Sa_Sh/ScoobyDoo/crops1/scooby-doo02.jpg

Home, House, Residence, and Dwelling all have the same denotation, but the connotation of each word is very different. Denotation: Where a person lives at any given time Connotation: Home: cozy, loving, comfortable. House: the actual building or structure Residence: cold, no feeling Dwelling: primitive or basic surroundings

Positive, Negative, or Neutral Youthful + Childish - Young +/- Represents a person is lively and energetic Represents a person is immature Represents that a person/animal is not old

Positive, Negative, or Neutral Which one is more positive? + Home Residence House Dwelling Which one is more negative? – Home Residence House Dwelling