Connotation - Examples and Definition of Connotation
Examples of Connotation in Literature In literature, it is a common practice among writers to deviate from the literal meanings of words in order to create novel ideas Figures of speech frequently employed by writers are examples of such deviations Example #1 Metaphors are words that connote meanings that go beyond their literal meanings
Positive and Negative Connotation Examples
Positive and Negative Connotation Examples Negative Neutral Positive Arrogant Self-assured Confident Strange Different Unique Stench Scent Aroma Naive Inexperienced Fresh Obsessed Highly Interested Infatuated Fearful Hesitant Cautious Old Senior Experienced Pushy Insistent Assertive Lazy Laidback Relaxed Skinny Thin Fit Mushy Sentimental
Connotative Words - UCA
Examples of how words with similar meanings can have positive, neutral or negative connotations (feelings) Positive Connotation Neutral Connotation Negative Connotation Interesting Questioning Nosy Employ Use Exploit Thrifty Saving Stingy Steadfast Tenacious Stubborn Sated Filled Crammed Courageous Confident Conceited
Connotation and Denotation
Words have both denotations (literal meanings) and connotations (suggestive meanings) Fungus is a scientific term denoting a certain kind of natural growth, but the word also has certain connotations of disease and ugliness Connotations can be both positive and negative; for example, lady carries a hint of both elegance and subservience
Connotation and Denotation
In these examples, the words bustling and mobbed both mean “filled ” However, bustling suggests a positive feeling of energy and excitement, while mobbed suggests a feeling of overcrowding and restricted movement
LESSON TEACHER’S GUIDE 17 Denotation and Connotation
Step 4: Choose words carefully, noting their connotations Words with the same meanings may have a wide range of positive, neutral, or negative feelings The example shows several synonyms for clever, each with its own connotations—some positive, some negative EXAMPLE Positive: The talk show host’s comments were intelligent
Positive and Negative Connotations
Positive and Negative Connotations Connotation is the feeling or emotion that a word evokes in addition to its literal meaning Words can have a positive connotation or a negative connotation examples: The scent of the candle (positive connotation) The odor of the candle (negative connotation) Denotation is the literal definition of a word
connotation and denotation
Directions: Choose a word from the previous word bank Look up the part of speech and denotative definition of the word Then, determine the connotation of the word Next, write a sentence using
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