Positive and negative connotations

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the feelings and associations created by a word, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.

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What is the connotation of the word 'aroma'?

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The word 'aroma' has a positive connotation, often associated with pleasant smells.

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What is the connotation of the word 'stench'?

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The word 'stench' has a negative connotation, often associated with unpleasant smells.

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What does it mean when a word has a neutral connotation?

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A neutral connotation means the word does not evoke strong positive or negative feelings.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Example: 'brave' has a positive connotation, suggesting courage and heroism.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Example: 'stingy' has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of generosity.

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What is the purpose of using connotation in writing?

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Writers use connotation to communicate positive or negative feelings and to create a specific tone.

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What is an example of negation in a sentence?

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Example: 'A hero does not give up or quit.' This shows negation by stating what a hero does not do.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues can provide hints about the feelings associated with a word based on how it is used in a sentence.