Connotation & Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation is a word's emotional meaning or the feelings and associations that a word evokes in addition to 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 does a negative connotation imply?

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A negative connotation implies a bad or undesirable feeling associated with a word.

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What does a positive connotation imply?

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A positive connotation implies a good or desirable feeling associated with a word.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Shack' has a negative connotation when referring to a house.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Persuade' has a positive connotation compared to 'brainwash'.

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Can synonyms have different connotations?

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Yes, synonyms can have different connotations, meaning they can evoke different feelings or associations.

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

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'Mob' is a synonym for 'group' but has a negative connotation.

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

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'Gathering' is a synonym for 'meeting' but has a positive connotation.

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How can context affect connotation?

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The context in which a word is used can change its connotation, making it more positive or negative.