Midterm Exam - Cunard

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation refers to a word or phrase that has a favorable or uplifting meaning, often evoking a positive emotional response.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation refers to a word or phrase that has an unfavorable or derogatory meaning, often evoking a negative emotional response.

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Define 'literal' in language.

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Literal language means using words in their most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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What does 'connotation' mean?

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Connotation refers to the implied or associated meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

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What is the difference between 'unique' and 'peculiar'?

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'Unique' has a positive connotation, meaning one of a kind, while 'peculiar' can have a negative connotation, suggesting something strange or odd.

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Provide an example of a sentence with correct punctuation.

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On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.

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What is an example of a literal statement?

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The woman is taller than the man.

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

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He wasted his time playing PUBG instead of studying.