Denotation
What does denotation mean?
The exact definition of a word that you would find when looking it up in a dictionary.
What is connotation?
The feeling a word suggests.
What are shades of meaning?
Differences in word strength.
How can word choice affect readers?
It creates feelings.
The literal, dictionary definition of a word, completely separate from its feelings or subtext?
Denotation.
What is the Direct Meaning of the word called?
Denotation
Is connotation literal meaning or implied feeling?
Implied feeling.
Which is strong: annoyed or enraged?
Enraged
Which is stronger: “It was a warm day” or “The intense sun glared down on my skin”?
"The intense sun glared down on my skin."
Is the connotation of the word nosy in the sentence positive or negative: "The nosy neighbor looked through the window."
Negative.
Which is more positive: curious or nosy?
Curious
Is bleak positive or negative?
Negative.
Which is stronger: sad or devestated?
Devastated
Why is word choice in action important?
It is important because it gives the reader a more detailed explanation of what you are trying to imply.
A positive alternative for the word cheap when describing a good deal on a pair of shoes?
Affordable or inexpensive.
How are curious and nosy different?
Curious = wants to learn; nosy = interferes
What does determined suggest?
Strength and persistence.
Put these from least to most angry: annoyed, irritated, furious, enraged?
Annoyed, irritated, furious, enraged.
Make "he was angry" stronger?
Example: "He slammed the door
Between proud and arrogant, the word that has a negative connotation?
Arrogant
Name 3 synonyms of denotation?
Meaning, definition, signification, indication, designation, and sense.
How are confident and arrogant different?
Confident = positive ; arrogant =thinks they are better.
Why use enraged instead of mad?
To show extreme anger.
What feeling does "dark, silent hallway" create?
Fear or suspense.
This word means "to look at someone," but carries a creepy or rude negative subtext, unlike the neutral word "look."?
Stare.