Week 13 2021 - Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Attitude or emotion a word makes you feel.

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What is denotation?

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Literal meaning of a word.

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What does the dictionary definition refer to?

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Denotation.

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

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Home (suggests warmth and safety).

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

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Cheap (suggests low quality).

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation includes the emotional or cultural associations.

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What does the word 'slim' connote?

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It often has a positive connotation of being fit or attractive.

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What does the word 'skinny' connote?

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It often has a negative connotation of being unhealthy or too thin.

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What is an example of a word with multiple connotations?

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The word 'childlike' can have both positive (innocent) and negative (naive) connotations.

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What is a synonym for 'happy'?

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Joyful.