Denotation and Conotation

1. 1. Lesson 2:Choosing the Right WordsDenotation and Connotation

2. 2. What is in a name?that which wecall a rose byany other namewould smell assweet.
3. 3. Think of words assuperheroes.They appear ordinary mostof the time, but they havehidden
powers.
4. 4. Manchester United Miami HeatReal Madrid LA LakersFC Barcelona Chicago BullsAFC
Ajax Boston CelticsGlasagno Rangers Dallas MavericksOklahoma City Thunder
5. 5. DENOTATIONIt is the dictionary definition of a word.
6. 6. CONNOTATIONSecondary meaning of the word.Emotions or feelings are attached.
7. 7. dove
8. 8. star
9. 9. Number13
10. 10. + positive- negative
11. 11. Home or House?Which word connotes love,comfort and security?
12. 12. Home or House?Which word connotes abuilding or structure?
13. 13. Which connotes aslight insult aboutbeing thin?Which connotes adesirable oradmirable
trait?Skinny or Slim?
14. 14. Which connotes aslight insult aboutbeing fat?Which connotes adesirable oradmirable
trait?Fat or Curvy?
15. 15. lazy or relaxed?Which word has aconnotation of criticism?
16. 16. juicy or greasy?Which word has atastier connotation?
17. 17. victim or loser?Which word has a moresympathetic connotation?
18. 18. cheap or thrifty?Which word has a morepositive connotation?
19. 19. Activity 1:Shades of MeaningArrange the 20 wordsinto a list of 10 pairswith similar
definitions.Complete theConnotations Chartby correctly identifyingthe word in each pair
aspositive or negative.
20. 20. CONNOTATIONS
CHARTCareerCheaterChefCookCopCowardCrazyCuriousEccentricJobNosyMentally
UnstableOfficerPlagiarizerPoliticianStatesmanStrong-willedStubbornTimidWeird
21. 21. CONNOTATIONS CHARTPositiveConnotationNegativeConnotation
22. 22. Put a + sign next to the one with a positive connotation and a sign next to the one with a
negative connotation.1. a powerful stinka powerful aroma2. a dynamic leadera pushy
leader3. old peopleelderly people4. a reckless plana daring plan5. energetic childrenwild
children.6. answered with arroganceanswered with confidence7. sloppy clothescasual
clothes8. an aggressive attitudea hostile attitude9. an easy-going frienda lazy friend10. a
thoughtful responsea calculated response
23. 23. Choose one set of words. Identify if these words are positiveor negative. Then, choose 2
words from the list anddemonstrate their meanings through a drawing. student, apprentice,
learner, novice, scholar skinny, bony, malnourished, slender, thin run, dash, gallop, lope,
sprint vacation, break, holiday, intermission, recess, layoff busy, active, diligent, occupied,
persevering fear, dread, anxiety, panic, terror fat, obese, chubby, stout, plump, stocky
friend, companion, acquaintance, colleague, playmate
24. 24. -the secondarymeaning of the wordassociated to
youremotionsDENOTATIONCONNOTATION-dictionary definition of the word
25. 25. Choosing the best words:Pay attention to your words,Grow your vocabulary,Use the
power of connotations