7th Grade Connotation/Denotation Flashcard

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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 denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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What is a positive connotation of 'skinny'?

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Slim.

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What is a negative connotation of 'childish'?

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Immature.

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What is a neutral connotation of 'youthful'?

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Young.

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What is a positive connotation of 'frugal'?

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Thrifty.

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What is a negative connotation of 'cheap'?

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Inexpensive.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'?

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Slim.

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What is a negative connotation of 'curious'?

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Nosy.

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What is a positive connotation of 'old'?

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Experienced.