Connotation & Denotation

Denotation Definition– the dictionary definition of a word

Connotation Definition–the feelings/associations a word or phrase evokes (brings out) The feelings/associations can be: Positive, Negative or Neutral

Denotation & Connotation Road=a long, narrow stretch with a smoothed or paved surface, made for traveling by motor vehicle, carriage, etc., between two or more points (dictionary.com) CONNOTATION positive examples: boulevard, avenue, freeway neutral examples: road, route negative examples: alley, dirt road, trail

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Self-confident

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Conceited

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Assertive

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Pushy

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Stubborn

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Firm

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Workaholic

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Hard-working

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Flexible

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Indecisive

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Casual

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Sloppy

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Old

Positive—grab your ear Negative—arm across body Mature