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    This document introduces the concepts of denotation and connotation in literature. It explains that denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the deeper meanings and feelings associated with a word. It provides examples of words and their denotative and connotative meanings. It emphasizes that context is important for understanding connotation, and gives examples from the story "Blueback" to illustrate how words can take on symbolic meanings based on the context in which they are used. The document notes that understanding connotation is important for fully comprehending and analyzing texts.

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    This document introduces the concepts of denotation and connotation in literature. It explains that denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the deeper meanings and feelings associated with a word. It provides examples of words and their denotative and connotative meanings. It emphasizes that context is important for understanding connotation, and gives examples from the story "Blueback" to illustrate how words can take on symbolic meanings based on the context in which they are used. The document notes that understanding connotation is important for fully comprehending and analyzing texts.

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    BLUEBACK by Tim Winton Grade 8 - 2020

    Lesson 1:
    The next two lessons will teach you about the importance of diction or word choice in a text.
    Hopefully, you will be able to use this knowledge to improve your comprehension skills, your ability
    to analyse texts and to write with sensitivity.

    In order to become a more mindful reader and wordsmith, you will need to understand denotation
    and connotation. Please record these two definitions in the literature section of your notebook.

    Denotation is the primary meaning of a word or the literal dictionary meaning.


    Connotation is the deeper, associated interpretation of a word’s emotional weight. It is all
    the implied meanings which we link to a word and can be extended to include its symbolic
    or metaphorical significance.

    Exercise 1

    In the literature section of your book, draw up a table in which you will record the denotative and
    connotative meanings of the following words:

    Word: Denotative meaning: Connotative meaning


    rose a petalled flower with a thorny stem. love, beauty, elegance
    gun a metal weapon which fires bullets from a barrel protection, violence, war
    pen a writing implement which holds ink learning, knowledge, power
    home a house in which one lives privacy, family connection
    water

    Context is very important when you are asked to consider the denotative and connotative meanings of a word.
    Consider the following example:
    a masked stranger…
    In the context of a robbery, this would convey the connotations of deception, menace and danger.
    In the context of a masked ball, it might imply romance, intrigue or mystery.
    In the context of the Covid-pandemic it could suggest protection or safety.

    Context or looking at a specific word within a text is critical to meaningful analysis. Consider these two
    examples from “Blueback”.

    1. In the context of this story, the denotative meaning of ‘Groper’ is a fish found off the Australian coast.
    The connotative meaning is of a pure manifestation of nature’s beauty with a mysterious power. This fish
    takes on a magical symbolism in the course of the story.
    2. The peppermint tree’s connotative meaning is one of love, connection and loyalty in the context of this
    particular tale.

    As you are reading you should be mindful of the connotative meanings of words. Some of them will become
    powerful symbols through their extended use in the story and will have a real impact on the reader.

    Note:
    When we test your understanding of a word’s significance we test it in the following way.
    The denotative meaning would be tested by asking you to supply a synonym or dictionary meaning. This would
    check your basic comprehension.

    We would check your understanding of connotation by asking you what a particular word
    or image implies or suggests. Can you see that the testing of connotation

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