Connotation and Denotation

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What is the definition of connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is the definition of denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Example: 'youthful' has a positive connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Example: 'stingy' has a negative connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

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The word 'home' typically has a positive connotation, suggesting warmth, safety, and comfort.

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What is the connotation of the word 'house'?

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The word 'house' has a neutral connotation, referring simply to a physical structure.

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How can changing a word affect its connotation?

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Changing a word can shift its connotation from positive to negative or vice versa, depending on the word choice.

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What is an example of a word with a neutral connotation?

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Example: 'residence' has a neutral connotation.

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What is the difference between 'self-confident' and 'arrogant'?

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'Self-confident' has a positive connotation, while 'arrogant' has a negative connotation.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' someone?

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To 'persuade' means to convince someone to do or believe something, and it generally has a positive connotation.