Connotative & Denotative Vocab Review

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What is denotation?

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The literal meaning of a word.

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What is connotation?

Back

The emotions, feelings, and ideas associated with a word.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: Brilliant, Pushy, Domineering, or Aggressive?

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Brilliant.

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Denotative is to literal as connotative is to __________.

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Figurative.

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What is an example of a literal statement?

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We took a stroll around the park this afternoon.

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What does the word 'brilliant' connote?

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Intelligence, brightness, or excellence.

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What does the word 'pushy' connote?

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Aggressiveness or overbearing behavior.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation includes the emotional and associative meanings.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Slimy' often connotes dishonesty or untrustworthiness.

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What is the denotation of the word 'home'?

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A place where one lives.