What Do you Really Mean? Anticipatory Set.

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1 What Do you Really Mean? Anticipatory Set

2 Standard ELAGSE8RL4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone,

3 What is Connotative Meaning?
Connotative meaning refers to a meaning that is implied, not exactly the dictionary definition, or denotative meaning. For example: “Ugh…he is such a dog!”

4 What is Connotative Meaning?
A dove implies peace or gentility. Home suggests family, comfort and security. Politician has a negative connotation of wickedness and insincerity while statesperson connotes sincerity. Pushy refers to someone loud-mouthed and irritating. Mom and Dad when used in place of mother and father connote loving parents.

5 Negative Versus Positive Meaning
Some words may have a positive or negative connotative meaning. Our society, cultures or personal experiences can create specific meanings that are good or bad. POSTIVE NEGATIVE Youthful Disabled Leadership Qualities Childish Crippled Bossy

6 Negative or Positive Connotation
Work in Groups Look at the group of words on next slide and categorize them as POSITIVE or NEGATIVE. Write answers on Connotation Chart

7 Negative or Positive Connotation
obsessive reserved mushy curious bold timid cheap hyperactive smug sentimental strong-willed withdrawn brash scrawny frugal stylish cowardly stubborn nosey energetic thin self-confident faddish fervent