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Connotation & Dennotation Worksheets

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Worksheet 1: Introduction to Connotation and Denotation

Objective: Understand the difference between connotation and denotation.


Instructions: Match the words with their definitions (denotation) and then describe their
emotional or cultural association (connotation).

Word Denotation (Definition) Connotation (Association)


Home A place where one lives (e.g., comfort, warmth)
Snake A legless reptile (e.g., deceit, danger)
Childlike Resembling a child (e.g., innocence, immaturity)
Cheap Low in cost (e.g., poor quality, frugality)
Freedom The power to act or speak without restraint (e.g., hope, rebellion)

Question: Add three words of your choice and complete their denotation and connotation.

Worksheet 2: Identifying Connotation and Denotation in Sentences

Objective: Differentiate between connotation and denotation in context.


Instructions: Underline the denotation in each sentence and circle the connotation.

1. The politician was described as shrewd in debates.


2. The new perfume has a cheap price tag.
3. Her fragrance filled the room with joy.
4. He was known for his childlike enthusiasm.
5. The soldier returned home with a heroic demeanor.

Extension Task: Rewrite one sentence, changing the connotation while keeping the
denotation the same.

Worksheet 3: Positive, Negative, or Neutral?

Objective: Analyze the emotional impact of words.


Instructions: Label the following words as positive, negative, or neutral in their
connotation.

1. Stubborn
2. Unique
3. Lazy
4. Economical
5. Assertive

Bonus Task: Provide synonyms for each word that either strengthen or soften its
connotation.
Worksheet 4: Connotation and Advertising

Objective: Explore how connotation is used in advertising.


Instructions: Examine the following product slogans and identify their connotation.

Product Slogan What It Denotes Connotation


"The Taste of Home" Food product is like homemade cooking Nostalgia, comfort
"Luxury You Can Afford" Affordable high-quality items Elegance, exclusivity
"Feel the Power Within" Energy drink helps with vitality Strength, confidence
"For Those Who Dare" Product for adventurous people Boldness, rebellion

Task: Create a slogan for a product and describe its denotation and connotation.

Worksheet 5: Writing with Connotation and Denotation

Objective: Practice using connotation and denotation in writing.


Instructions: Choose a neutral word from the box below. Write two sentences: one using a
positive connotation and the other using a negative connotation.

Word Bank: cheap, stubborn, slim, youthful, bossy

Example:

 Neutral word: Slim


o Positive: "She maintains a slim and healthy figure."
o Negative: "The dog looked slim and malnourished."

Task: Write a paragraph using three words from the word bank, ensuring you convey
specific connotations through context.

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