Connotations U2W3-4

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is an association that evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling about a word.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an association that evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling about a word.

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What connotation does the word 'unruly' have?

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Negative - it suggests disorderly or disruptive behavior.

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What connotation does the word 'soft' have?

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Positive - it suggests gentleness and comfort.

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What connotation does the word 'industrious' have?

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Positive - it suggests hard work and diligence.

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What connotation does the word 'deafening' have?

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Negative - it suggests an overwhelming and unpleasant loudness.

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What connotation does the word 'exhausted' have?

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Negative - it suggests extreme tiredness or fatigue.

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How can context affect connotation?

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Context can change the way a word is perceived, influencing whether its connotation is positive or negative.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation and explain why.

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'Brave' has a positive connotation because it suggests courage and heroism.