Connotation and Denotation

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What are Connotation and Denotation?

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Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of words.

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What does Connotation refer to?

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Connotation refers to a meaning that is implied by a word, often influenced by cultural and emotional associations.

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If someone calls you 'childish', what is the connotation?

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Negative connotation.

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What is Denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or specific dictionary meaning of a word.

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True or False: Context clues can help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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True.

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

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It means the word has a favorable or uplifting implication.

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

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It means the word has an unfavorable or derogatory implication.

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Choose the word with a positive connotation: 'persistent', 'stubborn', 'bullheaded', 'headstrong'.

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Persistent.

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Which word has the most negative connotation: 'leave', 'abandon', 'depart'?

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Abandon.

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

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The word 'feline' has a neutral connotation.