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Exploring Denotation and Connotation in Everyday Language

Words carry meanings (denotation) but also evoke feelings and associations (connotation). This resource delves into the subtle distinctions between terms like cafe, bistro, diner, and restaurant. It illustrates how the same word may have varying interpretations based on context, influence, and formality. Participants are encouraged to analyze different descriptive words for people, places, and objects, identifying their positive, negative, or neutral connotations. Understanding these nuances is crucial for effective communication and avoiding misunderstandings.

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Exploring Denotation and Connotation in Everyday Language

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  1. Words and their associations Denotation and connotation Resource 11

  2. Choose the most appropriate word for the picture Resource 11

  3. Bistro, diner, cafe or restaurant? Resource 11

  4. If you opened an ‘eatery’... What would you call it? • Cafe • Restaurant • Bistro • Diner • They all have the same denotation = actual meaning! • But do they have the same connotation? = word association Resource 11

  5. Bistro, diner, cafe or restaurant? Resource 11

  6. Ask, question or interrogate? Resource 11

  7. Ask, question, interrogate • They all have the same denotation • But what is the connotation of each word? • Ask? • Question? • Interrogate? Resource 11

  8. Your turn now!Look at the following pictures.Think of a positive, negative and neutral word for each pictureConnotation: presents a particular attitude/ feeling Resource 11

  9. Words to describe this person? Positive, negative or neutral?Man Gentleman Dude Bloke Geezer Resource 11

  10. What about this man? Positive, negative or neutral?Man Gentleman Dude Bloke Geezer Tramp Homeless Resource 11

  11. Words to describe this? Loo Toilet Dunny Bog Lavatory WC Bathroom Which are positive/ formal, which are neutral, which are negative/ informal? Resource 11

  12. Your turn! • Look at the following pictures • Come up with as many words as you can for each • Which of your words would be considered neutral? Formal? Informal? Resource 11

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  16. Words and their meanings • Words may mean the same (denotation), but have different effects on us/ different associations (connotation) • This is because the words probably came from different languages/ influences • Some words are considered more formal than others • When we use the wrong word, it can cause problems • Think of a time when you have used a word in the wrong context Resource 11

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