Nutrients

Denotation: the dictionary and literal

meaning of a word
- Connotation : a feeling or idea that
is suggested by a particular word
although it need not be a part of the
word's meaning, or
something suggested by
an object or situation:
Nutrients are chemical substances present in
foods that keep the body healthy, supply
materials for growth and repair of tissues, and
provide energy for work and physical activities.
The major nutrients include the macronutrients
namely proteins, carbohydrates, and fats;
micronutrients vitamins such as A, D, E, and K;
the B complex, and Vitamin C. Minerals are
calcium, iron, iodine, zinc, fluoride, and water.
What does the paragraph say about
nutrients?
What are contained in the food nutrients?
What are macronutrients? Where can we get
them?
What are micronutrients? Where do you find
them?
Why are these nutrients needed by the body?
What is the denotation of nutrients based
on the paragraph?

Nutrients are chemical substances present

in foods that keep the body healthy, supply
materials for growth and repair of tissues,
and provide energy for work and physical
activities.
Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, the
"dictionary definition
What are the connotations can you attached to the word
nutrient?

Food, drink, nutrition, nourishment, energy etc.

Connotation refers to the associations that are

connected to certain word or the emotional suggestions
related to that word.
Other Examples:
The words home, house, residence and dwelling all have
the same denotation, but the connotation of each word is
very different.
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
Snake:
Denotation: scaly, legless reptile
Connotation: dangerous, evil, disloyal
person
Mother
Denotation : female parent
Connotation: love and respect security and
warmth
The connotation of a word is often either positive or
negative
What does it mean for a word to have a positive connotation?
To be associated with something good.
What does it mean for a word to have a negative
connotation?
To be associated with something bad.
What does it mean for a word to have a neutral connotation?
To be indifferent, not to have a strong feeling of the word
being associated
with something good or bad.
Positive Neutral Negative
home House dump
exotic Foreign strange
chat Talk babble
feast Dinner chow
fragrance Smell stench
venerable Old decrepit
tune Sound noise
pet Animal beast
Direction: Form four groups. Give each
group a list of words and then get its
denotation using the dictionary.
Group 1 rock, shrewd, crown
Group 2 pride, wild, audience
Group 3 chain, landmark, tourist
Group 4 demure, fray, ethnic
Which connotation is more positive? Choose the letter of the
correct answer
1. Our trip to the amusement park was _________. ( a. fine
b. wonderful )
2. _________ people rode on the roller coaster. ( a. Brave b.
Foolhardy )
3. We saw _________ animals in the animal house. ( a. fascinating
b. weird )
4. Some of the monkeys made _________ faces. (a. hilarious
b. amusing )
5. Everyone had a ________ on his or her face on the way home.
( a. smile b. smirk )
Which connotation is more negative?
6. We bought _________ souvenirs at the amusement
park. ( a.cheap b. inexpensive)
7. I ate a _________ sandwich. ( a. soggy b. moist )
8. Mike _________ us to go to the funny house.
( a. nagged b. reminded )
9. I didn't like the _________ on the jester's face.
( a. smirk b. grin )
10. It made me feel _________.
( a. uneasy b. frightened
Arrange the words in proper column as
to positive, neutral and negative
connotation

Group 1 Relaxed, lazy, inactive

Timid, prudent, cowardly
Mousy, modest, shy
Arrange the words in proper column as to
positive, neutral and negative connotation

Group 2 old, time-tested, out-of-date

Persistent, stubborn, persevering
Miserly, conservative, thriftty
Arrange the words in proper column as to
positive, neutral and negative connotation

Group 3 dignified, reserved, stiff-necked

New, up-to-date, newfangled
Self confident, proud, conceited
Arrange the words in proper column as to positive,
neutral and negative connotation

Group 4 nosy, inquisitive, curious

Unattractive, plain, ugly
Brat, child, little one
Read each of the following sentences. Decide from the context whether the
speaker is showing positive or negative connotation of the topic. Then circle
the best word to put into the sentence.
1. “The sooner we move out of this ( home, dump ),” said Jack, “the happier
I’ll be.”
2. This cell phone is ( expensive, overpriced ), but I don’t mind paying extra
because it has so many useful features.
3. You’re lucky to have Wilma on your committee. She has lots of (original,
crazy) ideas.
4. Boss Reed and his ( cronies, employees ) have controlled the politics in
this city for more than twenty years. I certainly hope the other party wins
this year!
5. It was a beautiful spring day, and the ( stench, scent ) of apple blossoms
filled the whole yard.
Closure
- Denotation: the dictionary and literal
meaning of a word
- Connotation : a feeling or idea that
is suggested by a particular word although it
need not be a part of the word's meaning, or
something suggested by
an object or situation:
Read the paragraph below. Replace underlined words from the box
that have the same denotation as the underline word but a different
connotation. Write your answers on thelines.
yelling walk scent forced terrible
Kim was having a sad and unpleasant _____________day.
First she was required _____________ to clean her room. Then
Kim’s stroll _____________with her dad was canceled. That meant
that she would not be able to pass by the park’s flower gardens with
their lovely smell _____________. And finally, her brother was
calling out loudly _____________. That he was going to drive her to
soccer practice.