Connotation & Denotation

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10th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is denotation?
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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition, without any emotional associations.
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What is connotation?
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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.
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'Childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.
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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?
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The word 'slim' has a positive connotation, suggesting attractiveness and health.
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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?
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The word 'skinny' has a negative connotation, suggesting unhealthiness or lack of nourishment.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 connotation, helping to infer whether it is positive, negative, or neutral.
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