Connotation Teacher Resources

Irony, puns, and sarcasm are some of the toughest concepts in English. This video attempts to explain all three.

Practice learning figurative language using these audio-enabled flashcards with literary terms and their definitions. Also provided is a list of terms and definitions (audio available) and links to games and a test. Java is required....

This is a glossary entry for the term "Euphemism" including a definition and examples. L.9-10.5a Figures of Speech

In this lesson you will learn to define and recognize the use of semiotics, a perceptual communications theory. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Semiotics."

This lesson introduces denotation and provides examples. L.11-12.5b Nuance

This site discusses the four types of reading: Linguistic, Semantic, Structural, and Cultural and offers a detailed example of close reading. RL.11-12.3 Auth choice story elem, RL.11-12.5 Choice of Text Structure

The first of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, A - E, covers forty-four terms from "Allegory" to "Exposition."

This interactive series of questions assesses students' understanding of the impact of word choice on the tone of a passage. Students will identify the correct tone used in sentences, paragraphs, and poems.

This lessons introduces euphemisms and discusses their use. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Euphemisms."

[Free Registration/Login Required] This graphic organizer will help student reflect on the similarities and difference among formal and informal word choices. Dialect, idiolect, and verb effectiveness are featured.

Slideshow explores the connection between word choice and the author's tone.

Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.

Lesson plan designed for consumer health class, that is also useful for media literacy. Contains a link to an ad for an abdominal strengthening machine that provides the basis of the lesson. SL.9-10.2 eval & integrate sources

This video lesson introduces denotation and provides examples. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Denotation." [2:54] L.9-10.5b nuances, L.11-12.5b Nuance

This lesson introduces denotation and provides examples. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Denotation." CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4, L.9-10.5b nuances, L.11-12.5b Nuance

In this lesson, students will learn strategies for evaluating and revising the tone, style, and figurative language in an essay.