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What does the term 'juxtaposition' refer to?
What does the term 'juxtaposition' refer to?
- The use of symbols to convey deeper meanings
- A style of writing that focuses on mood
- Creating a narrative through dialogue
- Contrasting two things by putting them close together (correct)
The term 'enchanted' carries a negative connotation.
The term 'enchanted' carries a negative connotation.
False (B)
What societal idea does Daisy's quote about being a 'fool' reflect?
What societal idea does Daisy's quote about being a 'fool' reflect?
Girls don't have to be smart; they just have to be pretty.
In literature, the ____ of a word refers to the emotions and associations that it evokes.
In literature, the ____ of a word refers to the emotions and associations that it evokes.
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
What does denotation refer to?
What does denotation refer to?
Connotation can only be positive in context.
Connotation can only be positive in context.
Provide an example of a word with a negative connotation from The Great Gatsby.
Provide an example of a word with a negative connotation from The Great Gatsby.
The word 'eyesore' has a ________ connotation based on Nick's description of his house.
The word 'eyesore' has a ________ connotation based on Nick's description of his house.
Which term describes the idea or feeling that a word invokes?
Which term describes the idea or feeling that a word invokes?
Match the character with their associated connotation in The Great Gatsby:
Match the character with their associated connotation in The Great Gatsby:
The word 'benediction' has only a neutral connotation in The Great Gatsby.
The word 'benediction' has only a neutral connotation in The Great Gatsby.
What does the juxtaposition of 'enchanted' and 'repelled' reveal about Nick's emotions?
What does the juxtaposition of 'enchanted' and 'repelled' reveal about Nick's emotions?
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Denotation
Denotation
The literal meaning of a word, usually found in a dictionary.
Connotation
Connotation
The cultural, historical, or societal feelings associated with a word. It's the vibe it gives off.
Positive Connotation
Positive Connotation
A term that has a positive feeling or mood associated with it, like 'nice' or 'lovely'.
Negative Connotation
Negative Connotation
A term that has a negative feeling or mood associated with it, like 'ugly' or 'disgusting'.
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Neutral Connotation
Neutral Connotation
A term that has a neutral feeling or mood associated with it, like 'blue' or 'considerate'. It doesn't evoke strong emotions.
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Juxtaposition of Connotation
Juxtaposition of Connotation
The author's use of words that have opposite connotations to create a contrasting effect. This helps to create a more complex and interesting meaning.
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Enchanted and Repelled Connotation
Enchanted and Repelled Connotation
When the author uses words to create a feeling of being both attracted to and repelled by something.
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Connotation in "The Great Gatsby"
Connotation in "The Great Gatsby"
The author's choice of words that have a specific connotation helps us understand the time period, events, and characters.
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Juxtaposition
Juxtaposition
A literary technique where two contrasting ideas or images are placed close together for emphasis. This creates a strong effect by highlighting the differences.
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Connotative Word Choice
Connotative Word Choice
The author's choice of words to evoke specific emotions and ideas in the reader.
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Evoke Emotion in the Reader
Evoke Emotion in the Reader
The art of storytelling designed to engage readers on an emotional level.
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Connotation and Denotation in The Great Gatsby
- Denotation: The literal meaning of a word, found in a dictionary.
- Connotation: The cultural, historical, and societal meaning of a word; an idea or feeling a word evokes. Can be positive, negative, or neutral.
- Connotation is crucial in The Great Gatsby to illustrate the time period, character development and the author's intent to invoke reader emotion.
Examples from The Great Gatsby
- Nick's house: "My own house was an eyesore, but it was a small eyesore." Negative connotation (ugly house).
- Tom's view of Gatsby: "...I picked him for a bootlegger the first time I saw him." Negative connotation (Gatsby is viewed as a criminal).
- "Benediction": The literal meaning (denotation) is closing a religious ceremony. Different connotations exist throughout the novel:
- Mr. Wolfsheim’s use: Negative connotation, dismissing Gatsby.
- The narrator’s use: Positive connotation, the sun's peaceful setting.
- Nick's internal conflict: "I was within and without simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life." The juxtaposition of "enchanted" (positive) and "repelled" (negative) shows Nick's complex feelings.
- Daisy's view of a "fool": "I hope she'll be a fool--that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." The denotation is someone lacking intelligence. Connotation = societal expectation within the time period that women's intelligence was not valued.
- Words like "enchanted" and "repelled" produce juxtaposition of emotion, while positive words like "nice" produce positive feelings in the reader.
Importance of Connotation
- Authors use connotation to convey specific messages and evoke strong reader reactions.
- This is essential for engaging the reader in fictional literature by using the right words.
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