Connotation VS Denotation

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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 denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional associations.

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What is a negative connotation?

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

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What is a positive connotation?

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

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What is a neutral connotation?

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A neutral connotation is an association that does not evoke strong feelings, either positive or negative.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Nasty.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Vibrant.

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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Father.

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Can a connotation be neutral?

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Yes, a connotation can be neutral.

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What is the denotation of the word 'fuzzy'?

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Fuzzy is a soft/fluffy texture, mainly on animals or rugs.