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DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION - Name
DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION - Name
DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION - Name
A word’s denotation is its dictionary definition, the idea the word represents.
A word’s connotation involves the emotional associations that the word brings to
mind. It’s important to consider both denotation and connotation as you
communicate.
Fill in the blank with the word that has a positive connotation.
Identify which sentence has a positive connotation and which has a negative
connotation.
11. You sure are nosy when it comes to your friend’s lives. _________________
12. You sure are curious when it comes to your friend’s lives. ________________