Learning GoalStudents will be able to:• Understand what a connotation is &

how it’s different from denotation• Understand how connotations affect

meaning• Understand how connotations affect

the way that we think about literature

Connotation Think about the word “summer”1.What things come to mind when you think of this word? (list at least 6 things)

2.Are the things you’ve listed mostly positive or mostly negative? Are they neutral? Why?

3.Write down a word that gives you negative feelings or memories. Explain why this word gives you these feelings.

4.Write down a word that gives you positive feelings or memories. Explain why this word gives you these feelings.