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Understanding Denotation vs. Connotation

This document defines denotation and connotation and provides examples of words with their dictionary definitions and possible positive or negative connotations. Denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the feelings or emotions associated with that word. The document then lists words and asks the reader to sort them into categories of positive, negative, or neutral connotation based on how those words are commonly perceived beyond their literal meanings.

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Understanding Denotation vs. Connotation

This document defines denotation and connotation and provides examples of words with their dictionary definitions and possible positive or negative connotations. Denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the feelings or emotions associated with that word. The document then lists words and asks the reader to sort them into categories of positive, negative, or neutral connotation based on how those words are commonly perceived beyond their literal meanings.

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Denotation and Connotation


Denotation is the dictionary definition (literal meaning) of a word. Connotation is the feelings
or emotions we associate with a word about its literal meaning.
Word

Denotation (definition)

Positive
Connotation


Cheap


Costing little, low in price.


Skinny


Determined


Pushy


Inexpensive


Smile


Stylish


Inquisitive


Stubborn


Scrawny


Nosey

Negative
Connotation

X

Using the words in the box, sort them into the correct group.
Refreshing

Natural

Sly

Domineering

Assertive

Smile

Slender

Cop

Cackle

Clever

Chilly

Plain

Snob

Giggle

Fashionable

Boney

Smirk

Assertive

Thrifty

Brilliant

Brainy

Aggressive

Forceful

Thin

Egghead


Positive Connotation



























Negative Connotation

Neutral / No connotation

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