2.3 - Denotation and Connotation
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Practice Questions
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What is the denotation of the word 'ocean'?
💡 Hint: Think about what an ocean is in simple terms.
What connotations might the word 'home' have?
💡 Hint: Consider how you feel when you think about your own home.
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What does the term 'denotation' refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on what a word means without any feelings involved.
The connotation of 'home' is:
💡 Hint: How do you feel when describing your home?
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Construct a short paragraph using both 'childish' and 'youthful' in separate sentences. Discuss their different connotations in your analysis.
💡 Hint: Focus on what feelings each word generates for the audience.
Choose a neutral word, such as 'person,' and create three distinct sentences incorporating different connotations. Explain the implications of word choice.
💡 Hint: Think about how the same descriptor can suggest vastly different personalities based on emotional weight.
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