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Connotation Tone Word Choice

This document discusses how the connotation and tone of words can impact the meaning and overall message of a text. It defines connotation as the feeling or attitude associated with a word, as opposed to its literal definition. Word choice can reveal an author's attitude towards a topic and help readers understand the text's overall tone. The cumulative impact of these word choices shapes the meaning that is conveyed.

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Connotation Tone Word Choice

This document discusses how the connotation and tone of words can impact the meaning and overall message of a text. It defines connotation as the feeling or attitude associated with a word, as opposed to its literal definition. Word choice can reveal an author's attitude towards a topic and help readers understand the text's overall tone. The cumulative impact of these word choices shapes the meaning that is conveyed.

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Connotation, Tone, Word Choice

RI.2.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of
specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion
differs from that of a newspaper).
Denotation vs. Connotation
The denotative meaning of a word is its actual dictionary
definition.
◦ Example: The literal meaning.
◦ Determined: having made a firm decision and being resolved
not to change it.
• The Connotative meaning of a word is the feeling it gives.
• There are three types of connotation: Positive, Neutral, and Negative
What is the connotative meaning of determined?
Connotation
Determined vs. Stubborn
◦ Would you rather be called determined or stubborn?
◦ Why?

◦ Think about the emotion/feeling associated with the word


stubborn.
Visualize Connotation
Which picture would you call a home?
Which picture would you call a shack?

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA


Does word choice really matter?
Think about the emotions tied Be known as
to these words. • Unique
Would you rather… • Weird

Be described as

• Chill/ Laid Back


• Lazy

Be seen as

• Intelligent
• Nerdy
What does connotation do to a
text as a whole?

If someone calls you energetic,


what is their attitude towards
you?

If someone calls you


annoying, what is their
attitude towards you?
Let’s Talk Attitude
Word connotation affects the author’s attitude towards a
topic/subject.

What is the difference in attitude towards the topic of the gym?

My workout was challenging at the gym today.


My workout was difficult at the gym today.

What is the connotation of these words? Use the connotation to


discover the tone.
Word Choice
Authors choose specific words to hint what their attitude
is towards a topic, which also helps us determine the
author’s point (AKA MAIN IDEA)

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