Connotation and Denotation
Connotation is...
The feeling a word gives you, usually negative or positive
What do the Giver, Jonas, and Gabe all have in common?
They are the only ones in the community with light colored eyes.
The first memory Jonas has
Riding a sled
Jonas's Assignment
Receiver of Memory
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
1.Apprehensive
2. Palpable
3.Unanimous
Apprehensive
Denotation is...
The dictionary definition of a word
Explain what happened to Caleb
"lost" in the river, a new child was named Caleb and replaced him
Give three details on how the war scene in the movie differs from the book. Give specifics (Don't tell me there were no horses in the movie)
Vietnam vs civil war, the way the other boy died, Jonas did not die in the movie but he did in the book, Jonas did not volunteer to see the memory in the movie, Jonas quit in the movie but not the book
What does the pill for the "stirrings" do?
Take away feelings
In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly
1. Profound
2. Avert
3. Meticulously
Meticulously
Identify which italicized word is used connotatively and which is used denotatively
Jonas returned to his dwelling after school hours.
Jonas returned to his home after school hours.
Dwelling is denotative
Home is conotative
The first color that Jonas can see
Red
First time Jonas sees violence
The poachers hunting the elephant
Values of the community
Follow the rules and fit in
cancel or postponement of a punishment
1.Repreive
2. Benign
3. Emblem
Repreive
Identify which italicized word is used connotatively and which is used denotatively
George spent a quiet evening with his wife.
George spent a quiet evening with his spouse.
Wife is connotative
Spouse is denotative
Why does Gabe seem to sleep better in Jonas's room?
Jonas shares memories with him
The Giver's favorite memory
A family celebrating Christmas
Why is Jonas chosen to be the Receiver of Memory
ability to see beyond
Very great or intense
1. Exuberant
2. Profound
3. Unanimous
Profound
Why does Lowry use the denotative version of words to describe certain aspects of the book? Example: Dwelling, newchild, spouse
To show that the citizens in the community don't have an emotional connection to each other or material objects
Explain how Jonas's feelings towards the community has changed from the beginning to where we are now in the book.
Accepted the rules and ideals of the community
Has begun to question the rules and wants people to have memories of the past so they can experience things like love
The feeling Jonas learns about through the memory of Christmas
Love
What happened to the last Receiver of Memory?
We don't know yet
Gentle and kindly
1.Prestige
2.Emblem
3.Benign
Benign