Connotations Flashcard

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is an association that evokes a favorable or pleasant feeling about a word.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an association that evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling about a word.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Cozy' is a word with a positive connotation, suggesting warmth and comfort.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stench' has a negative connotation, suggesting a foul smell.

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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 feelings, either positive or negative.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'fine' or 'wonderful'?

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'Wonderful' has a more positive connotation than 'fine'.

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What is the connotation of the word 'gulp'?

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The word 'gulp' has a negative connotation, suggesting haste or lack of manners.

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What is the connotation of the word 'sip'?

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The word 'sip' has a positive connotation, suggesting a gentle and polite way of drinking.

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Which word is more serious: 'problem' or 'disaster'?

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'Disaster' is more serious than 'problem'.