SEMANTICS
Denotation vs
Connotation
Phan Nguyễn Hương Thảo
Nguyển Hữu Lộc
Vũ Đức Thắng
01. Denotation
Defination
Example
A/ What is the definition of
denotation?
Denotation is the objective meaning of
a word. The term comes from the Latin
word “denotation,” meaning
“indication.” The denotation of a word
is its literal definition—its dictionary
definition—and contains no emotion..
B/ What is an example of a
denotation?
It is the essential on core meaning
Ex: boy = + human + male + adult
Denotative meaning deals with the core
meaning of an expression. It is the
denotative or literal meaning. It is essential
for the functioning of language
.
Ex: a part of the denotative meaning of
‘Needle’ may be ‘thin’, ‘sharp’ or
‘instrument
C/ Noticed that
The aim of denotative meaning is to provide
an appropriate semantic representation to a
sentence or statement
The denotative meaning is the base for all
the other types of meaning
02. Connotation
Defination
Example
A/ What is the definition of
denotation?
+ Connotation is the emotional or
associative meaning.
+ Influenced by cultural, personal, or
historical factors.
B/ What is an example of a
denotation?
- Types of Connotations:
+ Positive
+ Negative
+ Neutral
- Examples:
She looks so slim / She looks quite skinny
"After a long day, there's nothing better than
returning to my home, where I feel safe and
loved."
“After a long time, I also had enough money
to build a house”
03. Apply
Apply learned knowledge into practice
Example 1:
Bright
Denotation: Giving off or reflecting light;
shining.
"The sun is so bright"
Connotation: Intelligent or cheerful.
"Mr Ky always has lots of bright ideas"
Example 2:
Cool
Denotation: Moderately cold; not warm.
"The weather is cool"
Connotation: Fashionable or admirable.
"You are wearing a really cool jacket"
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