Vocab: Context Clues, Connotation v. Denotation

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What are antonyms?

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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What is connotation?

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The emotional meaning or association of a word.

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What is denotation?

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The literal dictionary definition of a word.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Assertive' can have a positive connotation compared to 'bossy'.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Cheap' can have a negative connotation compared to 'inexpensive'.

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

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It means the word is neither positive nor negative.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Connotation refers to emotional meaning, while denotation refers to the literal meaning.

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How can context clues help in understanding a word's meaning?

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Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that help define an unfamiliar word.

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What is an example of using context clues?

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In the sentence 'The frigid water was too cold to swim in,' the word 'frigid' can be understood as very cold from the context.

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Why is understanding connotation important in writing?

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It helps convey the right tone and emotion in the text.