Connotations Flashcards

The ideas, feelings, or associations that a word or phrase suggests beyond its literal meaning.

The direct, clear meaning of a word or phrase.

The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase, often linked to connotations.

A word or phrase that suggests positive ideas or feelings, e.g., 'radiant' suggests happiness or beauty.

A word or phrase that suggests negative ideas or feelings, e.g., 'gloomy' suggests sadness or darkness.

A word or phrase that does not strongly suggest positive or negative ideas, e.g., 'average' or 'standard'.

Connotations influence how readers interpret and respond to a text, shaping their emotional and intellectual reactions.

Writers use connotations to evoke emotions and persuade readers, e.g., 'luxurious' to suggest high quality.

Descriptive writing uses connotations to create vivid imagery and mood, e.g., 'serene' to suggest calmness.

When analysing connotations, consider the word's associations, tone, and the writer's intended effect on the reader.