Connotation and Denotation

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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What is connotation?

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

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Example: 'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Example: 'Childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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

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A neutral connotation means the word does not evoke strong emotional responses, e.g., 'furniture'.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can change how a word is perceived; for example, 'stingy' can be negative, while 'frugal' can be positive.

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What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

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The word 'home' has a positive connotation, suggesting comfort and safety.

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What is the connotation of the word 'prison'?

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The word 'prison' has a negative connotation, suggesting confinement and punishment.

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Choose the word with the most negative connotation: 'slim', 'skinny', 'thin'.

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'Skinny' has the most negative connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'assertive'?

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The word 'assertive' has a positive connotation, suggesting confidence and self-assurance.