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The document discusses the difference between the connotations and denotations of words. While the dictionary definition (denotation) of words like "scheme" and "plan" are similar, "scheme" carries more negative connotations than if the author had used "plan" instead. Knowing the connotations words carry can help readers understand the implied meanings and emotions suggested beyond just literal definitions.

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The document discusses the difference between the connotations and denotations of words. While the dictionary definition (denotation) of words like "scheme" and "plan" are similar, "scheme" carries more negative connotations than if the author had used "plan" instead. Knowing the connotations words carry can help readers understand the implied meanings and emotions suggested beyond just literal definitions.

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Good writer choose their words

carefully.
Many schemes were
put forward, but none of
them were any good.
-Roald Dahl

How would this excerpt


be different if Dahl had
use the word plan
instead of scheme?

Essential Question
What is the difference between
connotation and denotation, and
how can knowing this help us as
readers?

Flocabulary!!!
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Terms to know
Denotation
A words dictionary
definition
Literal meaning

Conotation
Implied meaning
Association that suggests a
particular emotion

Whats the difference?


Many schemes were put
forward, but none of them
were any good.
-Roald Dahl

Scheme and plan are


synonyms
Their denotations are
similar.
How are their connotations
different?

Consider the following words:

Home
House
Residence
Dwelling

Which would you rather live


in?
Why?

Which word has a more favorable


connotation?

Pushy

Aggressive

Which word has a more favorable


connotation?

Chef

Cook

Which word has a more favorable


connotation?

Fat

Overweight

Which word has a more favorable


connotation?

Skinny

Slender

Which sentence has the connotation


that she really loves her work?
I wont bother her now because she
is really occupied with her work.
I wont bother now because she is
really absorbed with her work.

Which sentence has the connotation that the group


is doing something unpleasant?

We all worked together on the same task.

We all worked on the same chore.

Group Activity!
Write the word on a piece of paper that has a more positive
connotation. Dont let your partner see until both of you all
are done.

(Brave/Foolhardy) people rode the


rollercoaster.
Let your partner see you answer
Discuss any similarities and differences in your choices.

Group Activity!
Write the word on a piece of paper that has a more positive
connotation. Dont let your partner see until both of you all are
done.

Mom (reminded/nagged) us to do the chores.


Let your partner see you answer

Discuss any similarities and differences in your choices.

STAR SPANGLED BANNER


Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last
gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous
fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly
streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still
there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

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