Connotation and Denotation

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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 an example of a word with a positive connotation?

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'Assertive' has a positive connotation, suggesting confidence and decisiveness.

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

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'Bossy' has a negative connotation, implying someone is overly controlling or demanding.

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What does the word 'nervous' denote?

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The denotation of 'nervous' is feeling anxious or uneasy.

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What does the word 'rare' denote?

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The denotation of 'rare' is something that is scarce or uncommon.

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What does the word 'late' denote?

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The denotation of 'late' is being tardy or not on time.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'confident' or 'conceited'?

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'Confident' has a more positive connotation than 'conceited', which implies arrogance.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can change how a word is perceived; for example, 'home' has a positive connotation of warmth, while 'house' is neutral.

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

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'Table' has a neutral connotation, as it simply describes a piece of furniture without emotional weight.