Connotation

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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 idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is favorable or beneficial.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is unfavorable or harmful.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Example: 'youthful' suggests energy and vitality.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Example: 'childish' suggests immaturity.

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What does the word 'stench' imply?

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The word 'stench' has a negative connotation, suggesting a strong and unpleasant smell.

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What does the word 'fragrance' imply?

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The word 'fragrance' has a positive connotation, suggesting a pleasant smell.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that help readers infer whether a word has a positive or negative connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'calculating'?

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The word 'calculating' often has a negative connotation, implying someone who is scheming or manipulative.

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What is the connotation of the word 'deliberate'?

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The word 'deliberate' has a positive connotation, suggesting careful and thoughtful consideration.