Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the feelings or ideas that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

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Which phrase has a more positive connotation: 'a peculiar object' or 'a unique object'?

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A unique object has a more positive connotation.

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Which word has a more negative connotation: 'moist' or 'soggy'?

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Soggy has a more negative connotation.

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Is 'energetic' a word with a positive connotation?

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Yes, 'energetic' has a positive connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Lazy' is a word with a negative connotation.

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

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It means the word does not evoke strong feelings, either positive or negative.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can change how a word is perceived, making it seem more positive or negative depending on the situation.

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

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'Brave' is an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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

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

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