Denotation and Connotation Review

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is a word's literal, dictionary definition.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Which word has a positive connotation: 'thrifty' or 'stingy'?

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'Thrifty' has a positive connotation, while 'stingy' has a negative connotation.

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What does the word 'gathering' denote?

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The denotation of 'gathering' is 'to bring together'.

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Identify a phrase with a negative connotation: 'a box filled with documents' or 'a box crammed with documents'.

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'A box crammed with documents' has a negative connotation.

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

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'Pushy' is an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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

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'Charismatic' is an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues provide hints about the emotional tone or attitude associated with a word, helping to identify its connotation.

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What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation includes the emotional or cultural associations of that word.

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Provide an example of a word with both a positive and negative connotation. What are they?

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'Home' can have a positive connotation (comfort, safety) and a negative connotation (confinement, restriction) depending on context.