english qn (1 Viewer)

[izi]

i suck at english so here a dumb question:
whats a connotation? whats a denotation? can someone provide examples as well?

 

[izi]

btw, ignore my signature. im using my sisters username. shes at uni, im still stuck in high school

 

[ameh]

connotation means meaning I think...or a reference to..

 

[dark`secrets]

connotation means- subtext/implication.
isnt dennotation similar to connotation

try http://dictionary.com
for some help!

 

[kimmeh]

Originally posted by izi
whats a connotation?

asociated words, thoughts and feelings to a particular word
House has connotations of : securtity, safety, warmness, family

Originally posted by izi
whats a denotation?

the dictionary or literal meaning of a word
House has a denotation of A structure serving as a dwelling for one or more persons, especially for a family.

 

[*girl04*]

yeah lol as kimmed said a good e.g.

 

[fi_babezy]

hasnt ur teacher given u a glossary of words :S

 

[**freakstar87**]

speaking of glossaries, piles of booklets and a copy of edible english was only given to all students in standard english and esl but all students who do advanced and extension were only given the edible english book.
to kimmeh: thanks for the definitions!!!