Connotation and Denotation

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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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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Example: 'Youthful' has a positive connotation compared to 'childish'.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Example: 'Sluggish' has a negative connotation compared to 'slow'.

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

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A neutral connotation means the word does not evoke strong positive or negative feelings.

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Choose the word with the negative connotation: 'frugal' or 'cheap'.

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'Cheap' has a more negative connotation than 'frugal'.

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Why is the word 'mob' considered negative?

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Because it has a negative meaning associated with disorder and violence.

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What is the connotation of the word 'unique'?

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'Unique' has a positive connotation, suggesting something special or one-of-a-kind.

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Choose the word with the more positive connotation: 'brave' or 'foolhardy'.

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'Brave' has a more positive connotation than 'foolhardy'.

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What is the connotation of the word 'inexpensive'?

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'Inexpensive' has a neutral to positive connotation, suggesting affordability without implying poor quality.