Connotation, Denotation, and Figurative Language

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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 is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional associations.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create vivid imagery or express ideas in creative ways.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'clang'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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

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A word with a positive connotation evokes a favorable or pleasant feeling or image.