Connotative & Denotative Vocab Review

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What is connotation?

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

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Which word has a more positive connotation? (Brilliant, Pushy, Domineering, Aggressive)

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Brilliant.

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What is denotation?

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The literal meaning of a word.

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What is most likely a literal statement? (When the cute boy looked my way, I thought I would die right there!, When he looked at me, I thought I would die right there!, I am so hungry I could eat everything on the buffet., We took a stroll around the park this afternoon.)

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We took a stroll around the park this afternoon.

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Denotative is to literal as connotative is to __________

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Figurative.

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What does denotation refer to?

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The explicit or direct meaning of a word.

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What does connotation refer to?

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The implied or suggested meaning of a word, including emotions and associations.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Slimy.

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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Chair.

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What is the denotative meaning of 'home'?

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A place where one lives.