Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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The emotional meaning of a word.

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What is denotation?

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The official meaning of a word.

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Which word has a positive connotation: 'laid-back' or 'lazy'?

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Laid-back.

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Which word has a negative connotation: 'pushy leader' or 'charismatic leader'?

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Pushy leader.

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If you change 'smell' to 'stench', what type of connotation does it have?

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Negative.

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

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It evokes positive feelings or associations.

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

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It evokes negative feelings or associations.

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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Chair.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can change how a word is perceived emotionally.

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

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Generous.