Connotation Practice

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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 the difference between positive and negative connotation?

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Positive connotation implies a favorable or pleasant association, while negative connotation implies an unfavorable or unpleasant association.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity.

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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 emotional responses, such as 'furniture'.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues are words or phrases surrounding a word that provide hints about its meaning and emotional tone.

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

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'A box crammed with documents' suggests disorder and chaos.

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

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'A box filled with documents' suggests organization and completeness.

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What is the connotation of the word 'thrifty'?

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'Thrifty' has a positive connotation, suggesting wise spending and resourcefulness.

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What is the connotation of the word 'stingy'?

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'Stingy' has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of generosity.