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The document discusses the difference between denotation and connotation. Denotation refers to the strict dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the emotions or feelings associated with a word. The document then provides examples of words that have the same denotation but different positive, negative, or neutral connotations. It includes a series of charts where the reader is asked to identify the connotation of various words in different categories.

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The document discusses the difference between denotation and connotation. Denotation refers to the strict dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the emotions or feelings associated with a word. The document then provides examples of words that have the same denotation but different positive, negative, or neutral connotations. It includes a series of charts where the reader is asked to identify the connotation of various words in different categories.

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Denotation vs.

Connotation
Denotation: the strict, “dictionary” definition of a word.


Connotation: the emotions attached to a word. The emotion can


be either positive or negative.

Ex: “Snake”

Denotation: a long limbless reptile
Connotation: Something to be


feared; something deceiving

Directions: For each of the questions below, you will be provided


with several words that have the same denotation, but different
connotations. You will fill out the chart for each and determine
whether each word has negative, positive, or neutral connotations.
Number one has been started for you.
1. saving, tight, miserly, frugal, economical, careful, thrifty, penny-
pinching, budget-minded, unwasteful, conserving

Positive Negative Neutral

saving conserving tight


unwasteful penny-pinching

thrifty miserly
frugal
economical
careful

2. mansion, shack, abode, dwelling, residence, house, home,


dump, household

Positive Negative Neutral


mansion shack dwelling
abode dump house
residence household
home

3. smart, intelligent, wise, nerdy, geek, smart alec, know it all,


educated

Positive Negative Neutral

smart smart alec nerdy


intelligent know it all geek
wise
educated

4. snooty, arrogant, conceited, confident, cocky, vain, self-assured,


egotistical, proud, bossy, overbearing

Positive Negative Neutral

confident snooty bossy overbearing


self-assured arrogant
proud conceited
cocky
vain
egotistical
5. giggle, chuckle, laugh, roar, snicker, cackle, smirk

Positive Negative Neutral


giggle laugh
chuckle roar
cackle snicker
smirk
6. calculating, clever, sly, knowing, cunning, skillful, smooth,
manipulative, scheming, intelligent, crafty

Positive
Negative Neutral

clever intelligent sly calculating


knowing manipulative crafty
cunning scheming
skillful
smooth

7. glum, sullen, withdrawn, silent, shy, introverted, nervous,


reluctant, sheepish, timid, cautious, coy, fearful, hesitant, humble,
loner, reserved

Positive Negative Neutral

introverted glum shy


silent sullen nervous
cautious withdrawn timid
coy sheepish
humble fearful
reserved hesitant
loner
Directions: For the following questions, you are provided with a
word. Come up with one negative, one positive, and one neutral
connotation for each.
8. Steal:
remove
__________________________________________ (Positive)
ransack
_________________ _________________________(Negative)
take
________________ __________________________(Neutral)
9. dog:
pup
_________________ _________________________(Positive)
mutt
_________________ _________________________(Negative)
hound
__________________________________________ (Neutral)

10. Twist:
twirl
__________________________________________ (Positive)
writhe
_________________ _________________________(Negative)
turn
________________ __________________________(Neutral)

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