Connotative & Denotative Vocab Review

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What is connotation?

Back

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

Front

Denotative is to literal as connotative is to __________

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Figurative

Front

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

Back

Brilliant

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What is denotation?

Back

The literal meaning of a word.

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What is most likely a literal statement? (It is raining cats and dogs, 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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What does the term 'denotation' refer to?

Back

The explicit or direct meaning of a word.

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What does the term 'connotation' refer to?

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

Front

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

'Slimy' often suggests something unpleasant or deceitful.

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

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'Chair' has a neutral connotation as it simply describes a piece of furniture.