English

Week 7
MARINELLE M. MENDOZA.
Teacher II
 Identifying Different Meanings
of Content Specific Words:
Connotation and Denotation
✔ Identify different meanings of content specific
words (denotation and connotation)
(EN4V-IIIf-38)
What I Know
Identify different meanings of the underlined content-specific words:
connotation and denotation. Say C if it expresses connotation and D if
it expresses denotation.
1. A dove is a bird.
2. A dove signifies peace.
3. An alligator is a reptile.
4. Pen is mightier than sword.
5. A pen is used for writing.
What’s In
Identify the meanings of unfamiliar words through the affixes
used.
WORD ROOT PREFIX/ MEANING
WORD SUFFIX

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• Always remember that affixes are
syllables or words that can be added
before and after the root word to form a
new word with a new meaning.
• A suffix is a syllable or word part that is
added after a root word while a prefix is a
syllable or word that can be added before
a root word to form a new meaning
What’s New
Read the short story. Analyze it and be able to answer the questions that follow.
Christian’s Output
Lea E. Basquiñas
It was Friday afternoon when Christian went to his teacher,
Ms. Belle. He will have his first practice for the poster making
contest because he will be competing for the Mayor’s Cup
Poster Making Contest next week.
“Hello, Ms. Belle,” greeted Christian. “I am so excited to
learn your techniques in poster making, Ma’am,” he added.
 “Hi, Christian,” replied Ms. Belle. “Are you
ready to listen? Well, let me first start with the
common symbols that you can use on the
posters,” she added.
“Yes, Ms. Belle,” said Christian.
“Dove is a bird, right?” said Ms. Belle. “But it
symbolizes peace, love or as messengers,” she
explained.
I am a WELL-DER (Well-Reader)
1. Who are the characters in the
story?
2. Why does Christian practice
poster making?
3. What event will Christian
participate in?
What Is It
 The table above shows the sentences told by Ms. Belle, right?
Notice the 2 columns. Column A talks about the regular meaning of
the underlined words.
On the other hand, column B tells what the underlined words
symbolize. Therefore, some words have different meanings. They
differ in the content.
Connotation is an idea or
quality that a word makes
in addition to its meaning.
It can be positive or
negative.
CONNOTATION
Example:
1. She is a snake. (Snake symbolizes being a
traitor.)
2. Pen is mightier than the sword. (Pen
symbolizes journalism.)
3. I wish each one of us could hold a dove
in our hearts. (Dove symbolizes peace.)
Denotation is the specific,
exact, and concrete
meaning of a word. This is
the meaning you will find in
a dictionary.
DENOTATION
Example:
1. I could still remember the flocks of
dove flying in the sky.
2. I love to write using a pen in my
notebook.
3. I saw a dead snake on the road.
Identify the different meanings of the underlined content specific
words- connotation and denotation. Write C if the sentence expresses
connotation and D if the sentence expresses denotation.
1. He is a chicken.
2. My mother sells dressed chicken.
3. Soldiers have a tiger-look aura.
4. Dogs are considered man’s best
friend.
5. My aunt has a new house.
What’s More
A.Match the given words with their
connotative meaning.

1.child Knowledge
2. sunrise New beginning
innocence
3. book
A.Match the given words with their denotative
meaning.
-Reptile
1. dog -Shape
2. alligator -Domesticated
animal that barks
3. heart
What I Can Do
Identify each sentence if it is denotation or connotation. Write
denotation if the underlined word in the sentence is used as the
direct, precise, and literal meaning and connotation if its
meaning is otherwise.

1. Johnny is my best friend.

2. Sara’s peace of mind was shattered.
3. The servers of the restaurant are all young.
4. Death is a true friend.
5. The wind whispered in my ears.
What I Can Do
Use the following words in sentences in two
ways; one as denotation and second as
connotation.

stone – object
stone – hard-heart
player – one who plays in a game
player – one who uses people
What I Can Do
Choose the correct word that completes the sentences. Write your
answers in your notebook.
1. Filipinos are _______ for their delicious adobo.
a. noted b. notorious c. famous
2. Traffic causes cars to slow _______.
a. speeds b. velocities c. meters
3. The headline indicated that Php 100,000.00 was _______ from
the grocery. a. taken b. stolen c. hold up
4. Summer is unbelievably _______ even at night time.
a. sultry b. dry c. hot
5. The father tenderly _______ at his new born baby.

a. smirked b. smiled c. laughed

What I Can Do
6. COVID-19 particles are so _______, we can’t see by our bare
eyes. a. small b. minute c. powdery
7. Tim saves his money. He is a _______ person.
a. wiser b. extravagant c. thrifty
8. My mother collects _______ furniture that costs a fortune.
a. old b. antique c. new
9. Homeless people are _______ to death during the pandemic.
a. hungry b. starving c. thirsty
10. I have a _______ full of old designs.

a. house b. home c. family

What I Can Do
Read each of these sentences. In your notebook, copy
and underline the word in the parentheses that BEST
fits the sentence.
1. Aling Lolita’s restaurant is furnished with (old,
antique) furniture.
2. The attendants are all (young, immature)
3. You can stay at the terrace in a (cozy, cramped)
sofa.
4. The service that the restaurant provides is (slow,
unhurried).
5. The food they serve are very (simple, plain) but
delicious.
What I Can Do
What I Can Do
Copy and underline the appropriate
words in the parentheses that BEST portray
connotation.
1. Our trip to Sampaloc Lake was (fine, wonderful).
2. We saw (fascinating, weird) fish caught by the
fishermen.
3. Some of the children at the park made (hilarious,
amusing) faces.
4. (Brave, strong) teenagers rode on the bicycle.
5. Everyone had a (smile, smirk) on their faces on
the way home.
What I Can Do
6. We bought (cheap, inexpensive) street
food.
7. I ate a (moist, wet) siopao.
8. Teody (reminded, nagged) us to go to
the pond at the center of the park.
9. The children at the playground were
(comical, silly).
10. It made me feel (joyful, happy).
What I Have Learned
Fill out the blanks below.
________ is an idea or quality that a
word makes in addition to its
meaning.
________is the specific, exact and
concrete meaning of a word.
What I Can Do
Match the word in Column A with its denotative or
connotative meaning in Column B.
A B
1. She has a big heart. A. generous
2. Butterflies fly gently. B. spends money wisely

3. Grandpa is thrifty. C. innocent

4. She is childlike. D. a nectar-feeding insect
5. He is firm with his words. E. strongly felt
Assessment
Identify the different meanings of content specific words- connotation
and denotation.
Connotation
1. heart love shape
2. dove bird peace
3. child innocent human being
Denotation
4. dog man’s best friend
domesticated animal that barks
5. crocodile reptile corrupt
Assessment
Directions: Identify the denotative or connotative meaning of
each underlined word below as used in the sentence.

1. Grace bought the laptop in a cheaper cost.

a. poorly made with inferior products
b. unwilling to spend
c. low in cost
2. Catriona Gray was a knockout in her gown during the
pageant.
a. extremely attractive
b. A harsh blow that knocks someone unconscious.
c. A tournament in which the loser in each round is eliminated.
Assessment
3. Health workers’ work continue to pour in because of Covid-19.
a. to come in a rate that’s too fast b. to flow freely
c. to rain heavily
4. The stars twinkle in the sky.
a. to think of positive thoughts b. a sparkle in a person’s eyes
c. to shine with quick flashes or light
5. Mike is a good basketball player.
a. one who uses people b. one who plays in the game
c. One who plays a musical instrument