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

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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

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The word 'childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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How does changing a word affect its connotation?

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Changing a word can shift its connotation from positive to negative or vice versa, altering the emotional impact.

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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?

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The word 'slim' has a positive connotation, often associated with attractiveness.

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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?

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The word 'skinny' has a negative connotation, often implying unhealthiness.

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: 'frugal' or 'cheap'.

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'Cheap' has a negative connotation, suggesting low quality.

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

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The word 'furniture' has a neutral connotation, simply referring to objects in a room.