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 an association that evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling about a word.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an association that evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling about a word.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Fascinating' 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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'Crammed' is a word with a negative 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 provide hints about its meaning and emotional tone.

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

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'Overpriced' has a negative connotation, suggesting that something costs more than it is worth.

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What does it mean if someone is described as 'courageous'?

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'Courageous' has a positive connotation, indicating bravery and admirable qualities.

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What is the difference between 'smirks' and 'smiles'?

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'Smirks' has a negative connotation, suggesting mockery, while 'smiles' has a positive connotation, indicating happiness.

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What is the connotation of the word 'foolhardy'?

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'Foolhardy' has a negative connotation, implying recklessness without regard for danger.