Connotation and Denotation
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the difference between connotation and denotation using examples from texts.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define denotation and connotation in your own words. Provide an example of a word with both its denotation and a contrasting connotation.
2. Choose two words that have the same denotation but different connotations (like "slim" and "skinny"). Explain the connotations of each word and how they might affect a reader's perception in a sentence.
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