Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation.

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

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The word 'slimy' has a negative connotation.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues are words or phrases surrounding a word that provide hints about its emotional meaning.

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What does it mean if a word has a neutral connotation?

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A word with a neutral connotation does not evoke strong emotional responses, such as 'furniture'.

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What is the connotation of the word 'assertive'?

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The word 'assertive' has a positive connotation, suggesting confidence and self-assurance.

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What is the connotation of the word 'bossy'?

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The word 'bossy' has a negative connotation, implying someone who is overly controlling.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'thin' or 'slender'?

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The word 'slender' has a more positive connotation than 'thin'.

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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 cultural associations.