Denotation and Connotation

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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What is 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 a neutral connotation?

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A neutral connotation is when a word does not evoke strong positive or negative feelings.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Cautious' is a word with a positive connotation, suggesting carefulness.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stubborn' is a word with a negative connotation, implying an unwillingness to change.

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What is the connotation of the word 'brave'?

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The word 'brave' has a positive connotation, suggesting courage and valor.

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What is the connotation of the word 'foolish'?

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The word 'foolish' has a negative connotation, implying a lack of good sense.

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How can context affect connotation?

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Context can change the connotation of a word based on the situation in which it is used.

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What does it mean if someone is described as 'starving'?

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Describing someone as 'starving' implies they are extremely hungry, often used to evoke sympathy.

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

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'Nosy' is an example of a word with a strong negative connotation, suggesting intrusive behavior.