Connotation and Denotation

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What are connotations?

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Words that have feelings attached to them.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word.

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The denotation is the _______________ meaning of a word.

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literal.

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Which word has to do with our personal connections with words, and can be discussed in terms of positive, negative, or neutral?

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connotation.

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What is denotation?

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The dictionary definition or literal meaning of a word.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Home' suggests warmth and comfort.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Slimy' suggests unpleasantness.

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

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It does not evoke strong feelings, like 'table'.

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How can context affect connotation?

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The meaning of a word can change based on the situation it's used in.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning; connotation is the emotional or cultural association.