Connotation and Denotation

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What is denotation?

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The official or literal meaning of a word.

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What is connotation?

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The emotional or implied meaning of a word.

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What does a positive connotation imply?

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It suggests a favorable or beneficial meaning.

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What does a negative connotation imply?

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It suggests an unfavorable or harmful meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Unique' suggests something special or different in a good way.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stubborn' suggests someone who is unreasonably resistant.

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What is the connotation of the word 'smart'?

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Positive meaning (+).

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'peculiar' or 'unique'?

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'Unique' has a more positive connotation.

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Is 'chicken' an example of denotation?

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Yes, it describes a specific type of bird.

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What is the connotation of the word 'persistent'?

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Positive; it implies determination and resilience.