Connotation Practice

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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 when a word or phrase evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is when a word or phrase evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Confident' is a word with a positive connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Arrogant' is a word with a negative connotation.

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What does it mean if a word is described as 'stingy'?

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'Stingy' means unwilling to spend or give; it has a negative connotation.

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What does it mean if a person is described as 'thrifty'?

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'Thrifty' means using money and resources carefully; it has a positive connotation.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues are words or phrases surrounding a word that can help indicate whether the connotation is positive or negative.

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What is the connotation of the word 'persistent'?

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'Persistent' has a positive connotation, suggesting determination and resilience.

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What is the connotation of the word 'stubborn'?

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'Stubborn' has a negative connotation, suggesting an unwillingness to change or listen.