Denotation and Connotation
6th Grade · ELA · 35 min
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Learning Objective
I can distinguish between the denotation and connotation of words.
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Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the emotions and ideas associated with that word.
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The words 'curious' and 'nosy' have similar denotations, but 'nosy' has a more negative connotation.
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The connotation of the word 'strong' can be either positive or negative depending on the context in which it is used.
