1. Denotation and Connotation
The dictionary definition and the additional meaning a word may carry.

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

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

4. The denotative definition is based on the ______ definition of a word.
The connotative definition is the ____________________ meaning of a word.
literal
figurative or emotional

5. Connotation
The emotional associations of a word or phrase, as opposed to its exact meaning.
“Greasy” has a denotation meaning slippery but also has a connotation when referring to a “greasy” person.

6. 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 or danger.

7. The word silent is used here to describe the lake both literally as “making no sound or noise” as well as emotionally since the word silent helps us imagine the lake as “quiet and peaceful.”

8. Connotation Positive Negative
We bought inexpensive souvenirs at the amusement park.
I ate a moist sandwich.
She is thin.
Negative
We bought cheap souvenirs at the amusement park.
I ate a soggy sandwich.
She is skinny.

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

10. Positive Connotation
immature
youthful

11. Positive Connotation
limit
restrict

12. Positive Connotation
elderly
old

13. Negative Connotation
stingy
frugal

14. Negative Connotation
disorganize
messy

15. Negative Connotation
unusual
weird

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