ENGLISH 4

QUARTER 1 WEEK 7
Write specific words that fits
the meaning of the content as
to
denotation or connotation.
 When chicken refers to a bird, bird is the denotative
meaning of it.
 Denotation is the literal meaning of a word. It is the
usual dictionary definition of
the word.
 When chicken refers to the emotion of being afraid or
scared, the emotion is the
connotative meaning of chicken.
 Connotation refers to the emotional / contextual /
cultural meaning attached to a
word. It also refers to shades and degrees of meaning of
a word.
Activity 2
Directions: Underline the word in the parenthesis
with the correct connotation.
1. Our trip to the amusement was (fine, wonderful)
2. (Brave, Foolhardy) people road on the roller
coaster.
3. We saw a (fascinating, weird) animal in the animal
house.
4. Some of the monkeys made (hilarious, amusing)
faces.
5. Everyone had a (smile, smirk) on his face on the
way home
Activity 3
Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your
answer on the space provided.
1. What is called the dictionary meaning of a word?
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2. The cultural meaning of a word or the emotions
associated is called ___________________?
_________________________________________________
___3. What makes connotation and denotation different?
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II. Identify whether the underlined word has a
connotative or denotative meaning.
1. The snake lives in the forest.
2. The stars twinkle at night.
3. There are many flowers in the garden.
4. Mother serves as my light.
5. Zen is the head in our group.
6. You are my world.
7. My baby needs milk.
8. Joshua is my baby. We love each other so much.