In addition to how a word is used (its context) to alter their meaning, words have inherent or natural connotations (or emotions) Connotations and Denotations Worksheets. Choose a word from the previous word bank. Directions: In the list below, fill in the denotation (definition) and connotation (evoked emotion or implied meaning) for each word. They both mean “a place where someone lives.” However, many people associate things Denotation: the dictionary and literal meaning of a word. In additi