Connotation & Denotation
● Two principle methods of describing meaning of words
● Connotation : wide array positive & negative associations most words carry with them
● Denotation : precise, literal definition of word
● Connotation : figurative
● Denotation : Literal
Example :
Figurative Literal
She’s feeling blue She isn’t feeling She is blue
well
● Two principle methods of describing meaning of words
● Connotation : wide array positive & negative associations most words carry with them
● Denotation : precise, literal definition of word
● Connotation : figurative
● Denotation : Literal
Example :
Figurative Literal
She’s feeling blue She isn’t feeling She is blue
well
