Connotation and Denotation

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What is denotation?

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The actual dictionary definition of a word.

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What is connotation?

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How a word makes you feel.

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Which of the following has a negative connotation? A pushy leader or A charismatic leader?

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A pushy leader.

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Is this an example of a positive connotation? 'She has a very energetic mindset!'

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Yes!

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Which word has the more positive connotation: laid-back or lazy?

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Laid-back.

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

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It evokes a positive feeling or association.

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

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It evokes a negative feeling or association.

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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Chair.

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What is the connotation of the word 'childlike'?

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Positive; suggests innocence and purity.

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What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

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Negative; suggests immaturity.