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Connotative VS Denotative

This document contrasts the denotative and connotative meanings of words. It provides examples of words with positive, negative, and neutral connotations. Specifically, it lists 20 pairs of words - one with a positive connotation, one with a negative connotation, and a neutral denotative term. It then instructs the reader to complete an activity identifying the positive, negative, and neutral terms for each pair. The purpose is to demonstrate how connotation influences the implied meaning of words beyond their strict definitions.

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Connotative VS Denotative

This document contrasts the denotative and connotative meanings of words. It provides examples of words with positive, negative, and neutral connotations. Specifically, it lists 20 pairs of words - one with a positive connotation, one with a negative connotation, and a neutral denotative term. It then instructs the reader to complete an activity identifying the positive, negative, and neutral terms for each pair. The purpose is to demonstrate how connotation influences the implied meaning of words beyond their strict definitions.

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CONNOTATIVE VS DENOTATIVE

Circle the positive connotation:


1. Child
Denotative (definition): 1. refreshing – chilly
Positive Connotation Word: 2. plain – natural
Negative Connotation Word: 3. clever – sly
2. Car 4. cackle – giggle
Denotative (definition): 5. snob – cultured
Positive Connotation Word: 6. cop – officer
Negative Connotation Word: 7. skinny – slender
3. School 8. statesman – politician
Denotative (definition): 9. smile – smirk
Positive Connotation Word: 10.domineering – assertive
Negative Connotation Word: 11.timid – coward
4. Visitor 12.hyperactive – energetic
Denotative (definition): 13.frugal – cheap
Positive Connotation Word: 14.nosey – curious
Negative Connotation Word: 15.smile – smirk
5. Thin 16.weird – unique
Denotative (definition): 17.arrogant – confident
Positive Connotation Word: 18.brash – bold
Negative Connotation Word: 19.stocky – fat
20. ugly - unattractive

Word Denotation Word in Contex Connotation


Cheap Low in price, inexpensive My date was very cheap!

Economical positive

Hideous My mom wore a hideous outfit to the


movies.
Pleasing positive

Vocal The dog next door was very vocal all


night long.
Name___________________ Per____
DENOTATION/CONNOTATION

For each pair of words and a phrase, list the one that is positive in the “Positive Connotation”
category, the one that is negative in the “Negative Connotation” category, and the word or phrase that
is a more neutral definition for both words in the "Neutral" column.
Choices:
1. GAZE, LOOK STEADILY, STARE
2. FRAGRANCE, ODOR, A SMELL SENSED BY THE OLFACTORY NERVE
3. BRAINWASH, PERSUADE, INFLUENCE ONE WAY OR ANOTHER
4. DELAYED, NOT ON TIME, TARDY
5. SOMEWHAT INTERESTED, NOSY, CURIOUS
6. LAZILY, WITHOUT HASTE, LEISURELY
7. ASK OF SOMEONE, DEMAND, REQUEST
8. GATHERING, A LARGE GROUP, MOB
9. SLIM, SKINNY, LESS THAN AVERAGE BUILD
10. DISCUSS WITH OTHERS, DEBATE, ARGUE
11. OBSERVE, WATCH, SPY
12. A YOUNG AGE, YOUTHFUL, IMMATURE
13. NOT HAVING A CARE, IRRESPONSIBLE, CAREFREE,
14. UNIQUE, NOT COMMONLY FOUND, STRANGE
15. FIND, DETECT, SNOOP
16. INEXPENSIVE, FAIRLY PRICED, OR CHEAP
17. ISOLATION, PRIVACY, HAVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE ALONE
18. ASSERTIVE, FIRMLY CONFIDENT, PUSHY
19. EXTRAVAGANCE, GENEROSITY, GIVING MUCH
20. CHEAP, INEXPENSIVE, THRIFTY

Positive Connotation Neutral Negative Connotation


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