Connotation/Denotation
Connotation is defined as?
The emotion that a word generates in addition to the actual meaning.
The author states a conflict and lists one or more possible resolutions.
Problem and Solution
Tell how two or more things are alike.
Compare
What is author's purpose?
The reason why the author is writing (to entertain, persuade, or inform)
True/False
The connotations an author uses show how he feels about the subject.
True
Denotation is...
The dictionary definition of a word.
The author lists one or more reasons for an action or event and the results of that action or event.
Cause and Effect
An action or event that makes something else happen.
Cause
What is inform?
To give information, facts.
A nonfiction book about what frogs eat would have which author's purpose?
Inform
Does the following sentence use the connotation or denotation of the word "home"?
A home is somewhere warm and cozy.
Connotation
The author explains how two or more things are alike and how they are different.
Compare and Contrast
A resolution or fix.
Solution
What is entertain?
fiction, talking animals, silly
Restate the following with negative connotations.
Margot is known to be quite assertive.
Margot is quite bossy/pushy.
Does the word "hideous" have a positive or negative connotation?
Her outfit looks hideous.
Negative
The author lists the items or events in chronological order; how to make or do something.
Sequence/Chronology
Tell how two or more things are different.
Contrast
What is persuade?
To push someone to do something, opinion based.
What is the text structure?
There are several reasons why so many people attend the Olympic games or watch them on television. One reason is tradition. The name Olympics and the torch and flame remind people of the ancient games. People can escape the ordinariness of daily life by attending or watching the Olympics. They like to identify with someone else’s individual sacrifice and accomplishment. National pride is another reason, and an athlete’s or a team’s hard earned victory becomes a nation’s victory. There are national medal counts and people keep track of how many medals their country’s athletes have won.
Cause and Effect
What is one positive connotation of the word happy?
cheerful, joyful
The author explains a topic, person, place, or thing by listing characteristics, examples, or features.
Description
Something that happens as a result of an action or event.
Effect
What is the author's purpose for an advertisement from Walmart telling you to buy some apples?
Persuade
What is the text structure?
The modern Olympics are very unlike the ancient Olympic games. Individual events are different. While there was no swimming in the ancient games, for example, there were chariot races. There were no female contestants and all athletes competed in the nude. Of course, the ancient and modern Olympics are also like in many ways. Some events, such as the javelin and the discus throws are the same. Some people say that cheating, professionalism, and nationalism in the modern games are a disgrace to the Olympic tradition. But according to the Greek writers there were many cases of cheating, nationalism, and professionalism in their Olympics, too.
Compare and Contrast