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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Which word has a positive connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'?

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'Slim' has a positive connotation, while 'skinny' often has a negative connotation.

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

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It means the word carries a negative emotional association or implication.

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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The word 'child' has a neutral connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

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The word 'home' has a positive connotation, often associated with comfort and safety.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the explicit meaning of a word, while connotation includes the feelings and associations that the word evokes.

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: 'cheap' or 'inexpensive'.

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'Cheap' has a negative connotation, suggesting poor quality.

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

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'A messy room' has a negative connotation compared to 'a lived-in room'.

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

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It means the word carries a positive emotional association or implication.