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Denotation connotation

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The document discusses different types of meaning in language including literal denotation versus implied connotation, and how context and pragmatics contribute to meaning. It provides examples of phrases that can have multiple meanings depending on context ("He was cool", "She was on fire") and examples of how word play and homonyms can convey a message humorously.

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Denotation and Connotation Literal vs. implied meaning
Write down three different meanings for these phrases: 1. He was cool. Eg. He felt cold. 4. She was on fire.
Write down three different meanings for these phrases: 1. He was cool. - He felt cold. - He was good looking and trendy. - He was polite but not friendly. 2. She was on fire. - Her coat had caught fire. - She was giving an amazing speech. - She was incredibly attractive.
Pragmatics meaning created by context
MUMS TAKING US TO LEGOLAND速 SHE'S AN ABSOLUTE BRICK. BOOK NOW FOR LEGOLAND速 DONT WORRY, THEY TAKE PLASTIC. Which are the homonyms?
Look at this text from an advert: How to be beautiful. First, feed yourself through a furnace. ANOTHER Then take a dip in hot oil. (About 1000属C should be OK.) BEAUTIFUL After that, get blasted by small metal balls. Finally, stretch ENGLISH and compress your entire body to the limit 250,000 times. SPRING. Then, and only then, can you be fitted to the most stunning 4x4. Explain in three sentences, with quotes, how this uses word play to get the point across.

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Denotation connotation

  • 1. Denotation and Connotation Literal vs. implied meaning
  • 2. Write down three different meanings for these phrases: 1. He was cool. Eg. He felt cold. 4. She was on fire.
  • 3. Write down three different meanings for these phrases: 1. He was cool. - He felt cold. - He was good looking and trendy. - He was polite but not friendly. 2. She was on fire. - Her coat had caught fire. - She was giving an amazing speech. - She was incredibly attractive.
  • 5. MUMS TAKING US TO LEGOLAND速 SHE'S AN ABSOLUTE BRICK. BOOK NOW FOR LEGOLAND速 DONT WORRY, THEY TAKE PLASTIC. Which are the homonyms?
  • 6. Look at this text from an advert: How to be beautiful. First, feed yourself through a furnace. ANOTHER Then take a dip in hot oil. (About 1000属C should be OK.) BEAUTIFUL After that, get blasted by small metal balls. Finally, stretch ENGLISH and compress your entire body to the limit 250,000 times. SPRING. Then, and only then, can you be fitted to the most stunning 4x4. Explain in three sentences, with quotes, how this uses word play to get the point across.