Week 13 2021 - Connotation and Denotation

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What is the definition of 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 the definition of denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.

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What is a positive connotation of the word 'childish'?

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Youthful or playful.

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What is a negative connotation of the word 'childish'?

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Immature.

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

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It means the word carries a negative emotional association or implication.

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

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It means the word carries a positive emotional association or implication.

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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Book.

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What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

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Warmth, safety, and comfort.

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What is the connotation of the word 'prison'?

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Confinement, punishment, and negativity.

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What is the difference between 'slim' and 'skinny'?

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