Transcript Vocabulary Introduction PowerPoint

Vocabulary - Notes
 Denotation – It is a word’s strict dictionary meaning.
 Connotation – It is the tone of a word – the emotions and
associations you make with a word when you hear or read it.
Examples
word
scholarly
opinionated
fork
denotation
learned
having a closed mind
eating utensil
connotation
favorable
unfavorable
neutral
Emotional Impact of Words & Phrases
 The choice of words that a writer uses, and the tone of those
words, is what evokes an emotion in us.
 The tone of words can be positive, negative, or neutral, etc.
 Some words suggest dislike or disapproval.
Notice the difference…
 I love him to the depths of
my soul.
 I’m really crazy about him.
Which one evokes more
emotion?
Another example…
 You look a little odd today.
 You look really weird today.
Which one do think has a
stronger, more negative feel
to it?
Literal and Figurative Usage
Literal – A word being employed in its strict dictionary meaning.
Logical or realistic.
Example: A knight slew a fire-breathing dragon and rescued the
princess.
Figurative – When words are used in a symbolic way; not
literal.
Example: Suddenly, my boss rushed into my office breathing fire.
Synonyms - Means the same or almost the same.
Antonyms – means the opposite or nearly the
opposite.
Degrees– extremes and others levels in between.
Example:
boiling_______________________________freezing
Context Clues – Vocabulary in Context
 Restatement clue - consists of a synonym or a definition
of the word.
 Contrast clue - consists of an antonym, or a phrase that
means the opposite of the missing word.
 Inference clue - implies but does not directly state the
meaning of the word.