Understanding Denotation and Connotation

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What is denotation?

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The literal or actual meaning of a word.

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What is connotation?

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How the word makes you feel, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.

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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________. (Options: foolhearty, courageous, rash, reckless)

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courageous

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Which sentence has a more positive connotation? (Options: The girl and her boss had a disagreement. / The girl and her boss had an argument.)

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The girl and her boss had a disagreement.

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Is this an example of a positive connotation? 'She has a very energetic mindset!' (Options: Yes! / No! / Maybe!)

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Yes!

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

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'Cheap' can imply low quality.

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

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'Thrifty' suggests being careful with money in a positive way.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues provide hints about the emotional tone or attitude associated with a word.

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What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation includes the emotional associations.

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Provide an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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'Vehicle' is a neutral term for any mode of transportation.