Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation is a word's emotional meaning or the feelings and associations that a word evokes beyond its literal definition.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional associations.

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What are connotation and denotation used to describe?

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Connotation and denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of words.

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Which word has a positive connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'?

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'Slim' has a positive connotation, while 'skinny' often has a negative connotation.

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

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'Abandon' has a negative connotation.

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

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'Thrifty' has a positive connotation.

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Which word has the most negative connotation: 'leave', 'abandon', or 'depart'?

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'Abandon' has the most negative connotation.

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Which word has the most negative connotation: 'dirty', 'filthy', or 'soiled'?

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'Filthy' has the most negative connotation.

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What does the phrase 'a stingy person' imply?

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'A stingy person' has a negative connotation, suggesting someone who is unwilling to share or give.

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What does the phrase 'a thrifty person' imply?

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'A thrifty person' has a positive connotation, suggesting someone who is careful with money.