Connotation and Denotation

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What is the definition of connotation?

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Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

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What is the definition of denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or dictionary meaning of a word.

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Which word describes the emotional association of a word?

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Connotation.

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What type of connotation does the word 'cheap' have?

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Negative connotation.

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What type of connotation does the word 'inexpensive' have?

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Positive connotation.

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

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It suggests a favorable or good meaning.

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

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It suggests an unfavorable or bad meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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The word 'furniture' has a neutral connotation.

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How can context change the connotation of a word?

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The meaning and emotional association of a word can change based on how it is used in a sentence.

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

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation.