Denotation and Connotation
7th Grade · ELA · 45 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.
