Connotation, Denotation, and Figurative Language

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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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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create a more vivid or imaginative description.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words sound like what they mean, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings or associations related to that word.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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The word 'sneaky' has a negative connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation.