Connotation and Denotation

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What is the emotional and/or figurative meaning of a word?

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Connotation

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: immature or youthful?

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Youthful

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: gossip or chat?

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Chat

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What is the literal, dictionary definition of a word?

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Denotation

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: inquiring or prying?

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Inquiring

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural meaning of a word, while denotation is the literal meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Slimy (suggests unpleasantness or dishonesty)

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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Vehicle (no strong emotional association)

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

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It suggests a favorable or pleasant meaning.

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

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It suggests an unfavorable or unpleasant meaning.