Connotation and Denotation

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The denotation is the _______________ meaning of a word.

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literal

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Denotation

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Direct meaning of a word or dictionary meaning.

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Why is 'mob' a negative word?

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Because it has a negative meaning to it.

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self-confident--arrogant

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self-confident

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Which connotation is MORE negative?
We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park. Options: cheap, inexpensive

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cheap

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Connotation

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Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word.

Front

The denotation is the _________meaning of a word.

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literal

Front

Which word has a neutral connotation? Options: Mansion, Residence, Shack

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Residence

Front

Word related to personal connections with words, discussed as positive, negative, or neutral.

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connotation

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McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.

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negative