Scribd
Upload
21 views12 pages

Denotation Vs Connotation

Uploaded by

tphan6712
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
21 views12 pages

Denotation Vs Connotation

Uploaded by

tphan6712
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 12

SEMANTICS

Denotation vs
Connotation
Phan Nguyễn Hương Thảo
Nguyển Hữu Lộc
Vũ Đức Thắng
01. Denotation
Defination
Example
A/ What is the definition of
denotation?
Denotation is the objective meaning of
a word. The term comes from the Latin
word “denotation,” meaning
“indication.” The denotation of a word
is its literal definition—its dictionary
definition—and contains no emotion..
B/ What is an example of a
denotation?
It is the essential on core meaning

Ex: boy = + human + male + adult


Denotative meaning deals with the core
meaning of an expression. It is the
denotative or literal meaning. It is essential
for the functioning of language
.
Ex: a part of the denotative meaning of
‘Needle’ may be ‘thin’, ‘sharp’ or
‘instrument
C/ Noticed that
The aim of denotative meaning is to provide
an appropriate semantic representation to a
sentence or statement

The denotative meaning is the base for all


the other types of meaning
02. Connotation
Defination
Example
A/ What is the definition of
denotation?

+ Connotation is the emotional or


associative meaning.
+ Influenced by cultural, personal, or
historical factors.
B/ What is an example of a
denotation?
- Types of Connotations:
+ Positive
+ Negative
+ Neutral
- Examples:
She looks so slim / She looks quite skinny
"After a long day, there's nothing better than
returning to my home, where I feel safe and
loved."
“After a long time, I also had enough money
to build a house”
03. Apply
Apply learned knowledge into practice
Example 1:
Bright
Denotation: Giving off or reflecting light;
shining.
"The sun is so bright"
Connotation: Intelligent or cheerful.
"Mr Ky always has lots of bright ideas"
Example 2:
Cool
Denotation: Moderately cold; not warm.
"The weather is cool"
Connotation: Fashionable or admirable.
"You are wearing a really cool jacket"
Thank you for
your listening

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy