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Vocabulary Vocabulary IntroductionIntroduction
11-1-1111-1-11
Vocabulary Vocabulary IntroductionIntroduction
11-1-1111-1-11
Pronunciation Key• Vowells: a,e,i,o,u• Consonants: all other letters• Stress: The accent mark (´) follows the major
syllable that is stressed.• Abbreviations:
– adj. (adjective) n. (noun) prep. (preposition)
– adv. (adverb) part. (participle) v. (verb)– int. (interjection) pl. (plural)
Online Component• Read the Online components box
on page 6.• Discuss why this can be useful.
The Vocabulary of Vocabulary
• Denotation: a words specific dictionary meaning.
Word Denotation peerless without equal lethal deadly
specimen sample
• Connotation/Tone: The emotions or associations normally aroused in people using, hearing, or reading the word.
Word Connotationpeerless favorablelethal unfavorablespecimen neutral
ExercisesIn the space provided, label the
connotation of each of the following words. F=favorable U=unfavorable
N=neutral
____ 1. fork 3. ___ quote 5. ___ gallant____2. snobbish 4. ___ ruthless 6. ___ gracious