Each of the following items starts with the definitions (denotations) of two words.
Then the words are used in sentences. For each sentence, decide what feelings or
attitudes (connotations) are suggested by the word in bold. Some words won’t suggest
any. Answers will vary.
1. house dwelling place
home dwelling place
Crying, she said, “I have to go back to my house now.” None
Crying, she said, “I have to go back home now.” A warm, loving place she belongs.