Conotation Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘Conotation’?
A
What a phrase or word suggests or implies
2
Q
What is ‘Denotation’?
A
The literal meaning of a word or phrase
3
Q
Give an example of ‘Denotation’
A
The Denotation of a school would be an institution that educates children
4
Q
Give an example of Connotation
A
Home suggests family, comfort and security because we are referring to home
