6th Grade Connotation and Denotation Flashcard

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the implied or emotional meaning of a word, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.

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What is denotation?

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

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What does a negative connotation imply?

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A negative connotation implies a disapproving or unfavorable meaning associated with a word.

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What does a positive connotation imply?

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A positive connotation implies an approving or favorable meaning associated with a word.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stingy' has a negative connotation, suggesting someone who is unwilling to spend or share.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Generous' has a positive connotation, suggesting someone who is willing to give and share.

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What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

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The word 'childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues can provide hints about whether a word is being used in a positive or negative way based on the surrounding words and situation.

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

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'A box crammed with documents' suggests disorder and chaos.

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

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'A box filled with documents' suggests organization and completeness.