Connotation Practice

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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 pleasant 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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'Stench' has a negative connotation, suggesting a strong and unpleasant smell.

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What is the difference between 'cheap' and 'inexpensive'?

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'Cheap' often has a negative connotation, implying poor quality, while 'inexpensive' has a neutral or positive connotation.

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Choose the word with a positive connotation: 'debate' or 'argument'.

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'Debate' has a positive connotation, suggesting a formal discussion, while 'argument' can imply conflict.

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: 'smirks' or 'smiles'.

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'Smirks' has a negative connotation, suggesting a mocking or sarcastic expression.

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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 positive or negative feelings.

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Provide a sentence using a word with a positive connotation.

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The students had a fascinating discussion about their favorite books.