1. Diction, denotation, and connotation

2. Dictionary Definition
Denotation
Connotation
Dict-Shun = style
Word choice
Dictionary Definition
CONNotation = CONNect emotionally
Slang
Positive or negative

3. Diction
Diction can be defined as the________ of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer.
style

5. The denotative definition is based on the _______definition of a word (like when you look it up in the dictionary).
The connotative definition is the ______________________meaning of a word.
literal
figurative or emotional

6. Is there more to a word than how it is defined in the dictionary?

7. connotative and denotative
Yes, there is more. In fact, every word has at least two definitions:
connotative and denotative
So, what’s the difference?

8. The connotative meanings of a word exist together with the denotative meanings.
The denotation of the word snake is “any of numerous scaly, legless, and sometimes venomous reptiles”
The connotations for the word snake could include evil, danger, or sneaky.

9. Positive or Negative Connotation
Which One?
Positive or Negative Connotation

10. Positive Connotation
immature
youthful
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11. Positive Connotation
limit
restrict
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12. Negative Connotation
stingy
thrifty
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13. Negative Connotation
unusual
weird
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14. Let’s use the word HOT The denotation (or dictionary definition – remember d in denotation = dictionary) of HOT is: having a temperature higher than that of a human body.
However, when you say “Whew! He is hot!”, are you saying “Whew! He is having a temperature higher than that of a human body!”? No!!
You are saying the CONNOTATION of HOT – which could mean a variety of things – cute, attractive, beautiful, and many other meanings – those come from personal experiences and cultural meanings, etc.

15. The 5 senses are the senses of sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell.