Connotation II 2024

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is an association that evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling about a word.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an association that evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling about a word.

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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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'Obsession' has a negative connotation, suggesting an unhealthy fixation.

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What does the word 'inquire' imply?

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To inquire means to ask for information, often in a curious or polite manner.

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What does the word 'pry' imply?

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To pry means to inquire too closely into someone's private affairs, often in an intrusive way.

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What is the connotation of the word 'slender'?

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'Slender' has a positive connotation, suggesting gracefulness and attractiveness.

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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?

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'Skinny' has a negative connotation, often implying being excessively thin.

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How can context change the connotation of a word?

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Context can change a word's connotation by influencing how it is perceived based on the situation or surrounding words.