1.3.1.2 - Consider Word Choice (Connotation)
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What does the word 'home' denote?
💡 Hint: Think about the basic definition of the word.
What is a connotation of the word 'youthful'?
💡 Hint: Consider how the word makes you feel.
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What does the term 'connotation' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think beyond just what a word means in the dictionary.
True or False: The connotation of a word is the same as its denotation.
💡 Hint: Remember the difference between emotional meanings and definitions.
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Analyze a paragraph from a novel and identify how word choice affects character perception. What connotations are at play?
💡 Hint: Look for adjectives and verbs that carry emotional weight.
Compose a short story using both positive and negative connotation words to illustrate a character’s journey. Reflect on how this impacts reader perception.
💡 Hint: Think of how specific words change how we see a character’s actions.
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