Creativity and Meaning Assignment

In this lesson, you will explore the concept of creativity by understanding the difference between denotation and connotation. Follow the steps below for your guided journal project:

1. Choose three inanimate objects.
2. For each object, answer the following questions:
   1. What ideas and activities do you associate with the object?
   2. What memories and emotions does the object invoke?
   3. Which of these connotations are universal and which are unique to you?

Take one minute to think about each question before writing your answers. Write for two minutes per question.