Author Question: Explain the difference between denotation and connotation when referring to the meaning of a word. ... (Read 89 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Explain the difference between denotation and connotation when referring to the meaning of a word. Give an example of each.

Question 2

Monica is designing a PowerPoint presentation and following the 6-x-6 rule. This means that she is limiting each slide to six bullets, with no more than six words per bullet.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ryansturges · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Denotation is the literal dictionary definition of a term. Connotation is a subjective, emotional meaning attached to a word. The denotative meaning of heap is a pile of some material. But connotatively, you might refer to your car as a heap--either affectionately or in a negative sense.

Answer to Question 2

True