Connotation & Denotation Review

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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 denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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Which word has a positive connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'?

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'Slim' has a positive connotation, while 'skinny' often has a negative connotation.

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What is a neutral connotation?

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A neutral connotation is when a word does not evoke strong positive or negative feelings.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Cheap' can have a negative connotation, suggesting low quality.

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What is the connotation of the word 'childlike'?

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'Childlike' has a positive connotation, suggesting innocence and purity.

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What is the connotation of the word 'childish'?

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'Childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity.

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

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'Brave' has a positive connotation, suggesting courage and heroism.

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

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'Greedy' has a negative connotation, suggesting selfishness.

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What does the word 'fragrance' denote?

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'Fragrance' denotes a pleasant smell.