Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation is the feeling or emotional association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

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Which word has a positive connotation: 'brainwash' or 'persuade'?

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'Persuade' has a positive connotation.

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What connotation does the word 'scrawny' have?

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The word 'scrawny' has a negative connotation.

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Which phrase has a negative connotation: 'A pushy leader' or 'A charismatic leader'?

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'A pushy leader' has a negative connotation.

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Does the word 'mature' carry a positive or negative connotation in the sentence: 'My new neighbor is a mature woman'?

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The word 'mature' carries 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 positive connotation?

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An example of a word with a positive connotation is 'thrifty'.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can change the emotional association of a word based on how it is used in a sentence.

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What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

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The word 'childish' often has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.