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Understanding Word Meanings and Connotations, Exams of Philosophy

An introduction to the concept of denotation and connotation of words, with examples and exercises to help students differentiate between the two. Students will also learn how to identify the tone of a text by examining the connotations of words used.

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2021/2022

Uploaded on 08/05/2022

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Download Understanding Word Meanings and Connotations and more Exams Philosophy in PDF only on Docsity! 1. Learning Target: I will be able to ________________________ the ________________________ and ________________________________________of a word and _______________________ how __________ _______________________________________ the _______________________ and ___________ of a text. 2. Denotation: 3. Connotation: There are many words that denote the same thing, but their connotations are very different. • Example: Greasy - 4. Word Meanings: • Awful: • Bully: • Cute: 5. Tone of a Text: • There are over 2,000 vagrants in the city. • There are over 2,000 people with no fixed address in the city. • There are over 2,000 homeless in the city. Name: Teacher: Class: Date: I. Choose one of the words, define it, and then explain some of the different connotations associated with that word. Words: Girl, Baby, Cheap, Sick Word Chosen: Denotation: Connotations: II. Look at the word pairings. Determine if each word has a positive or a negative connotation and place it in the appropriate box. Inexpensive / Cheap Natural / Plain Chilly / Refreshing Immature / Youthful Snob / Cultured Skinny / Slender III. Watch the video clip and find an example where the denotation of a word used is different than the connotation evoked. Word: Denotation: Connotation: + Connotation __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ - Connotation __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________