Denotation and Connotation
The denotation of a word is its exact meaning as
stated in the dictionary.
ex. the denotation of odour and scent is "smell"
The connotation of a word is the emotional
response which it evokes.
ex. cheap might mean the item was a
good deal (positive connotation) or it could
mean it is of low or poor quality (negative connotation)
stated in the dictionary.
ex. the denotation of odour and scent is "smell"
The connotation of a word is the emotional
response which it evokes.
ex. cheap might mean the item was a
good deal (positive connotation) or it could
mean it is of low or poor quality (negative connotation)
Complete the following:
Negative Connotation Denotation Positive Connotation
stingy thrifty dollar-wise
cheap careful spender
selfish smart shopper
different
intellectural
thin
innocent
talking loudly
odour
heavy
confused
Negative Connotation Denotation Positive Connotation
stingy thrifty dollar-wise
cheap careful spender
selfish smart shopper
different
intellectural
thin
innocent
talking loudly
odour
heavy
confused