Semantics connotation and dennotation

1. Connotation and Denotation

2. Connotation and Denotation Madiha Mumtaz Connotation and Denotation both are principal methods of describing the meanings of words

3. Connotation Connotation refers to the wide range of positive and negative associations that are emotionally or socially connected with words It is the emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word Connotation represents the various social hints, cultural implications or emotional meanings associated with a sign

4. Cont … Denotation is opposite to connotation Connotation and Denotation are not two separate things or signs They are two aspects or elements of a sign The connotative meanings of a word exist together with the denotative meanings

5. Cont … For example, when one say “lady or woman”, it is neutral in meanings but if one say “chick” ,here connotation is associated with that particular lady or woman In Urdu language, saying “ walid or baap ” gives neutral sense but saying “ baba jaan , abbu or daddy” shows emotional association so it is connotation which is attached with a peculiar person

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8. Types There are three types of connotation: a. POSITIVE Connotation b. NEGATIVE Connotation c. NEUTRAL Connotation

9. POSITIVE Connotation The first type of connotation is the positive connotation which is also called the favorable connotation . In this type, a person feel good about any word or the word makes them happy. In this, the words are giving the positive impact to a person. For example: using the word challenging instead of difficult , childlike instead of childish , Bazurg instead of Buddha etc. carries the positive impact and so these are the positive connotation.

10. NEGATIVE Connotation The second type of connotation is the negative connotation also called unfavorable connotation. Those terms considered to be negative where the words describe the negative qualities or the disabilities or disrespect of a person. For example: use of word Buddha for an old person shows disrespect.

11. NEUTRAL Connotation The third type of connotation is neutral connotation which is very common and widely used. In this person neither developed a positive nor negative connotation. For example: use of word burhha instead of bazurg .

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13. Other Types of Connotation Other types of connotation are : a. Formal connotation b. Informal connotation

14. Formal connotation A formal connotation is an association, primarily among words and phrases within a language, with how one act around a figure of authority or someone else warranting respect, or even a complete stranger you do not wish to offend. It is generally a departure from more colloquial manners of speech in order to avoid portraying too much closeness between you and the person you are speaking with.

15. Con… This tends to manifest itself, in English at least, in the use of titles, the avoidance of contractions, and the lack of "slang". In essay writing, formality is also established by avoiding the use of first-person phrases. For example conversation between student and teacher.

16. Informal connotation When we talk with our friends or with our Youngers we use Informal connotation. Here can be use of slang words . For example : if two friends are talking with each other they will call each other with not their names or respect but they will call yar or may use slang words for each other.

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18. Denotation: The Latin word denote means to mark, and denotation originally meant the act of marking or the expression of something through a sign. The literal or primary meaning of a word in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the words suggest. For example bhurha

19. Cont.. The action or process of indicating or referring to something by means of a word, symbols etc. The word “ Ghar ” refers to a building where one lives with his family. The class of entities that an expression picks out is called denotation. Denotation is the strict dictionary meaning of a word.

20. Cont… Denotation represents the explicit or referential meaning of a sign. Denotation is when you mean what you say. Denotative language is factual.

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22. Comparison Denotation is the straightforward dictionary definition of the word. It is the actual literal definition or meaning of a word or term. Connotation is an association of a term. It can also be an emotional input attached to a word thus making it more figurative and suggestive.

23. Cont . Denotation gives a more limited yet descriptive definition of a term. Connotation can have a variety of descriptions affected by mood, emotion, experience, and season, among other factors.

24. Examples: The words home, house, residence and dwelling all have the same denotation, but the connotation of each word is very different.

25. Examples Denotation Where a person lives at any given time. Connotation Home: cozy, loving, comfortable House: the actual building or structure Residence: cold, no feeling Dwelling: primitive or basic surroundings