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Identifying Word Connotations

Use a + (positive), - (negative), or 0 (neutral) to indicate the connotations of the words below:

Slender____

Skinny ____

Anorexic ____

Thin ____

Jock ____

Athlete ____

Woman ____

Chick ____

Disabled ____

Crippled ____

Handicapped ____

Differently abled ____

Fat ____

Hefty ____

Round ____

Big Guy ____

Gun ____

Rifle ____

Defendant ____

Criminal ____

• Why do we use certain words in certain contexts?

• Pick two contrasting words that have the same denotation and write two sentences that illustrate their differences in connotation.

Ex: The criminal was thrown in jail.                  The defendant stood trial.