CONNOTATION

AND DENOTATION
Denotative:
A prickly bush or shrub that
typically bears red, pink, yellow,
or white fragrant flowers, native
to north temperate regions.

Connotative :
A representation of love,
romance, relationships, passion,
eternal love, soul mates,
valentines day, wedding, funeral,
etc.
Denotative:
a stocky seed- or fruit-
eating bird with a small
head, short legs, and a
cooing voice.

Connotative:
love, peace, messengers,
weddings, romance, etc.
DENOTATION:
•Inexpensive: low in price.

•Cheap: low in price.

CONNOTATION:
•Inexpensive: Reasonably priced.
Low in cost.

•Cheap: Low quality. Undesirable.

POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE
CONNOTATION
• Lazy versus Relaxed
• Job versus Career
• Fat versus Overweight
• Difficult versus
Challenging
• Assertive versus Bossy