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Interpreting Connotative Meaning
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
Warm-Up: Describe the following word/s based on the picture or your background knowledge. How are they similar and different?
fraternity/sorority gang
Warm-upQuestion:
In each pair of words, choose which one evokes/creates more emotion. Explain what it makes
you feel.
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Can you see the difference?What thoughts come to mind or feelings do you have when you see the
top picture…the bottom picture?
House
Home
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Can you see the difference? Though they look the same, does one word demonstrate a more negative
representation than the other? Why?
Untidy
Slovenly
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Can you see the difference?
Angry
Livid
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Begin to notice the difference.
Hungry
Famished
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Today’s Objective:
Interpret the connotative power of words.
Explain the meaning of
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
Denotation vs. Connotation
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
• Denotation is the dictionary or literal meaning of a word.– Plump = a full, round, and pleasing figure.
• Connotative words suggest or imply emotional feelings relating to a specific meaning– Fat = While similar in meaning to plump, it has
a very harsh and mean tone to it.
CFU: In your own words, describe the difference between denotation and connotation.
connoteconnotativeconnotation
denotedenotativedenotation
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
• The connotative meanings of words are meanings that suggest an association or emotion in addition to the literal (denotative) meaning.
connection or relation of
ideasexact meaning
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
Connotative meanings provide stronger, more specific descriptions.
Not connotative (neutral)
Connotative
a loud voice
slowly walked
inexpensive shoes
a blaring voice
lazily walked
cheap shoes
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
Memories
word
Connotative Meaning
Experiences
Tradition
Context
Where does connotative meaning come from?
Memories
home
ANY place where a person feels happy, safe, secure
Experiences
Tradition
Context
Example
• A word’s connotations are the other words that are associated with it.
• connotations can be negative or positive
• When you interpret the connotative meaning of a word, you discover its connotations.
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
The connotative meaning of home is: a place where someone feels comfortable, happy, secure. It’s more than just a building or a house.
These connotations are positive.
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
Larry’s house is in Arizona, but his home is Colorado.
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
Larry’s house is in Arizona, but his home is Colorado.
safe
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
Larry’s house is in Arizona, but his home is Colorado.
happy
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
Larry’s house is in Arizona, but his home is Colorado.
comfortable
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
Larry’s house is in Arizona, but his home is Colorado.
familiar
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
Larry’s house is in Arizona, but his home is Colorado.
safe, happy,
comfortable,familiar place
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
Larry’s house is in Arizona, but his home is Colorado.
safe, happy,
comfortable,familiar place
positive connotations
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
Racism is a cancer on society.
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
Racism is a cancer on society.
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Racism is a cancer on society.
sicknessdeadly
a parasitecan be curedspreads itself
negative connotations
Interpreting Connotative Meaning.
As he paced the room, the carpet swallowed his feet.
negative connotations
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As he paced the room, the carpet swallowed his feet.
FearHis home is alive.
EvilSomething is eating him.
The mood is negative, dark.
negative connotations
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The doctor declared that she had an attack of influenza.
Negative.Suggests something hostile.
An enemy.Doing great damage.
negative connotations
The soft breeze stroked the green leaves, murmuring.
softlycaringgentle
the breeze is alive
positive connotations
CFU:
In your own words, what is the connotative meaning of a word?
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
Why is it important to interpret the connotative power of words?
1. It helps us to infer an author’s tone.
come to a conclusion
Compare the speaker’s tone! • John slowly walked into the classroom.• John lazily walked into the classroom.
Attitude towards the subject
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2. Using connotative words will convey emotion and feeling in our own writing.3. It’s on the CST and CASHEE.
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CFU
• In your own words, why is it important to interpret the connotative power of words?
• Which reason is more meaningful to you?• Why?
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
To interpret the connotative power of words:
Step 1: Read the text carefully.Step 2: Underline words that evoke strong
emotions or associations.Step 3: Describe what the word suggests or
the way it makes you feel.Step 4: Substitute a more neutral word and
explain how it doesn’t convey the same image or meaning.
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
1. “And given the actions of corrupt and unsympathetic police officers in Baltimore, this could possibly be catastrophic to many.”
(Step 3): The word corrupt conveys the feeling/association of fraudulent and illegal activities, and unsympathetic suggests that the police officers in Baltimore are not only indifferent, but heartless. This shows that the writer completely distrusts the reliability of the agency.
(Step 4) The words dishonest and insensitive do not convey this feeling/association, but a common dislike of the law enforcers.
GUIDED PRACTICE
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
2. “Baltimore is far different city than Oakland and other gang-infested cities, who are dominated by a plethora of street gangs.”
(Step 3): The word ________________ conveys the feeling/association of…
(Step 4) The word ______________________ does not convey this feeling/association but rather…
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
Plethora- an excessive amount/numberDominate-control, rule
3. “A gang injunction is a tool of gentrification and a tool of white politics and not a tool to fight gangs,” said Kim McGill, an organizer with the Youth Justice Coalition.
(Step 3): The word ________________ conveys the feeling/association of…
(Step 4) The word ______________________ does not convey this feeling/association but rather…
Interpreting Connotative Meaning
Injunction- an order from a court of law that says something must be done or must not be done
Closure• What does connotative mean?• Why is it important to interpret the connotative power of
words? • “The man in the water pitted himself against an
implacable, impersonal enemy; he fought it with charity; and he held it to a standoff. He was the best we can do.”
implacable: very determined to continue opposing someone or somethingpitted against: to test someone's strength, ability, power etc in a competition or fight against someone or something else
• Why would the author call nature implacable rather than firm?
Independent Practice
The connotative meanings of words are meanings that suggest an association or emotion in addition to the literal meaning. They usually provide stronger, more specific descriptions.
Step 1: Read the text carefully.Step 2: Analyze the underlined word.Step 3: Describe what the word suggests or the way it makes you feel.Step 4: Explain how the alternative word doesn’t convey the same image.
Interpreting Connotative Meaning