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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What does the word 'chatting' imply?

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The word 'chatting' implies a casual and informal conversation.

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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.

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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.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Unique' is a word with a positive connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Scrawny' is a word with a negative connotation.

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What does 'self-confident' imply?

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'Self-confident' implies a positive sense of assurance in oneself.

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What does 'arrogant' imply?

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'Arrogant' implies an overbearing pride or self-importance.

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How can context change the connotation of a word?

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Context can change the connotation by influencing how a word is perceived based on the situation or surrounding words.