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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Choose the word with a positive connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'.

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Slim has a positive connotation.

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: 'childish' or 'youthful'.

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Childish has a negative connotation.

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What does the word 'home' connote?

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Home connotes warmth, safety, and comfort.

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What does the word 'proud' connote?

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Proud can connote positive feelings of satisfaction or achievement.

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What does the word 'stingy' connote?

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Stingy connotes negative feelings of being unwilling to share or give.

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Choose the word with a neutral connotation: 'vehicle', 'car', or 'jalopy'.

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Vehicle has a neutral connotation.

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

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The word 'lazy' has a negative connotation.

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

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The word 'enthusiastic' has a positive connotation.