Connotation and Denotation

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or specific dictionary meaning of a word.

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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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True or False: A denotation is a literal or specific dictionary meaning.

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True

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

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negative

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Which phrase has a negative connotation? (Options: a box filled with documents, a box crammed with documents)

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a box crammed with documents

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What is the dictionary definition of a word called? (Options: positive connotation, denotation, negative connotation)

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denotation

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Example: 'youthful' has a positive connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Example: 'stingy' has a negative connotation.

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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 feelings, either positive or negative.