Connotative & Denotative Vocab Review

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What is connotation?

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

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What is denotation?

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The literal meaning of a word.

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What is a literal statement?

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A statement that means exactly what it says, without exaggeration or metaphor.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'Brilliant' or 'Pushy'?

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'Brilliant' has a more positive connotation.

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Denotative is to literal as connotative is to __________.

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Figurative.

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

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It means the word carries a negative emotional association or feeling.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Generous' is a word with a positive connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stingy' is a word with a negative connotation.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation includes the emotional and cultural associations of that word.

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What is an example of a literal statement?

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'The sky is blue.' is a literal statement.