Connotation and Denotation

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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 or dictionary definition of a word.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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The word 'snake' can have a negative connotation when used to describe a person, implying deceitfulness.

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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 emotional response.

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

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can change how a word is perceived, influencing whether its connotation is positive, negative, or neutral.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the explicit meaning of a word, while connotation includes the feelings and associations that the word evokes.

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

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'A box crammed with documents' has a negative connotation, suggesting disorder.

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What is an example of a phrase with a positive connotation?

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'A box filled with documents' has a neutral or positive connotation, suggesting organization.

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True or False: Denotation is the emotional meaning of a word.

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False. Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation refers to emotional meaning.