Connotation and Denotation

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What is the definition of denotation?

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Denotation refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word, the explicit meaning without any emotional association.

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What is an example of denotation?

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Dreamer - a person who is dreaming or has dreams.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the implied or suggested meanings and associations that a word carries beyond its literal definition.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'laid-back' or 'carefree'?

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'Laid-back' has a more positive connotation than 'carefree'.

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If the word 'hobby' is changed to 'obsession', what type of connotation does it have?

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Negative connotation.

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: 'chat' or 'gossip'?

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'Chat' has a positive connotation.

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

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'Pushy' as in 'a pushy leader'.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can influence how a word is perceived, altering its emotional impact and associations.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation includes the emotional and associative meanings.

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Provide an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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'Book' is an example of a word with a neutral connotation.