Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional meaning or association that a word carries, beyond its literal definition.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________. (Options: foolhearty, courageous, rash, reckless)

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courageous

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Referring to someone's house as a 'shack' would have a __________ connotation. (Options: positive, negative)

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negative

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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: She was disappointed that the dress she wanted to buy her daughter was ________________ as she ran her fingers across the fabric. (Options: expensive, overpriced, unaffordable, pricey)

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unaffordable

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What is the connotation of the word 'persistent'?

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The connotation of 'persistent' is generally positive, suggesting determination and resilience.

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What is the connotation of the word 'stubborn'?

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The connotation of 'stubborn' is generally negative, implying inflexibility and unwillingness to change.

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Choose the word that best completes the sentence: Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. (Options: persistent, stubborn, bullheaded, headstrong)

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persistent

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

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A word with a positive connotation evokes favorable feelings or associations.

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

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A word with a negative connotation evokes unfavorable feelings or associations.