Connotation & Denotation

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Denotation

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Literal meaning of a word.

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Connotation

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Attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.

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A writer must be aware of the connotation of a word used in a sentence so that the correct feeling is established.

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True

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What is a negative connotation of fragrance?

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odor

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Positive connotation of tardy?

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delayed

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Positive connotation of hyperactive?

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energetic

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gathering

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to bring together

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What is a negative connotation of ask?

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demand

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What is a negative connotation for search? Options: look, snoop, seek

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snoop

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Positive connotation of ugly?

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unattractive