Connotative & Denotative Vocab Review

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What is denotation?

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The literal meaning of a word.

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What is connotation?

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The emotions, feelings, and ideas associated with a word.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: Brilliant, Pushy, Domineering, or Aggressive?

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Brilliant.

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What is a literal statement?

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A statement that means exactly what it says, e.g., 'We took a stroll around the park this afternoon.'

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Denotative is to literal as connotative is to __________.

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Figurative.

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

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It suggests unpleasant or unfavorable feelings associated with that word.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Joyful.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Stubborn.

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What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation includes the emotional and associative meanings.

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

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Chair.