Connotation Vs Denotation Flashcards

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Connotation

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-Refers to the wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them.
-is the emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word.

Eg: Rich, loaded, or privileged.

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Denotation

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-Is the precise, literal definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.

Eg: Skinny or Slim

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Diction

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How a writer conveys an idea or point of view, and get a story across in an effective way.

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Style

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A way that a writer writes, it can varies from author to author and depends on one’s word choice.

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Voice

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A way the narrator tells their stories, and provides a sense through personality that the character is a real person and intends a specific message.

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Tone

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The attitude of a writer towards a subject or an audience. This is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or viewpoint of a writer has on a particular topic.

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