Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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Choose the word with a positive connotation: happy or sad.

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happy

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: cheap or affordable.

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cheap

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What does the word 'brave' imply?

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The word 'brave' has a positive connotation, suggesting courage and strength.

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What does the word 'skinny' imply?

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The word 'skinny' has a negative connotation, suggesting being too thin.

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Choose the word with a positive connotation: friendly or nosy.

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friendly

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: lazy or relaxed.

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lazy

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

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The word 'child' has a neutral connotation.

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Choose the word with a positive connotation: creative or messy.

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creative