Connotation and Denotation

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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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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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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

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A neutral connotation means the word does not evoke strong emotional responses, e.g., 'book'.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues are words or phrases surrounding a word that provide hints about its emotional tone.

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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?

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'Slim' has a positive connotation, suggesting attractiveness.

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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?

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'Skinny' has a negative connotation, suggesting unhealthiness or lack of strength.

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What is an example of a word with both positive and negative connotations?

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The word 'ambitious' can be positive (driven) or negative (greedy) depending on context.

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How does the connotation of 'frugal' differ from 'cheap'?

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'Frugal' has a positive connotation (wise with money), while 'cheap' has a negative connotation (stingy).