Connotation and Denotation

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional and figurative meaning of a word, while denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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What does 'denotation' mean?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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What does 'connotation' mean?

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Connotation is the emotional and/or figurative meaning associated with a word.

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: 'immature' or 'youthful'.

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation.

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: 'gathering' or 'mob'.

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The word 'gathering' has a positive connotation.

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

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An example of a word with a negative connotation is 'stingy'.

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

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An example of a word with a neutral connotation is 'child'.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can change the emotional impact of a word, making it feel more positive or negative depending on how it is used.

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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?

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The connotation of 'slim' is often positive, suggesting attractiveness.

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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?

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The connotation of 'skinny' is often negative, suggesting unhealthiness.