Vocabulary Introduction 11-1-11

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Vocabulary Introduction11-1-11
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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)

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Online Component

• Read the Online components box on page 6.
• Discuss why this can be useful.

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The Vocabulary of Vocabulary

• Denotation a words specific dictionary meaning.
• Word Denotation
• peerless without equal
• lethal deadly
• specimen sample

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• Connotation/Tone The emotions or associations
  normally aroused in people using, hearing, or
  reading the word.
• Word Connotation
• peerless favorable
• lethal unfavorable
• specimen neutral

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Exercises

• In the space provided, label the connotation of
  each of the following words. Ffavorable
  Uunfavorable Nneutral
• ____ 1. fork 3. ___ quote 5. ___ gallant
• ____2. snobbish 4. ___ ruthless 6. ___ gracious