Connotation & Denotation

Front

What is the definition of connotation?

Back

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, beyond its literal definition.

Front

What is the definition of denotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

Front

Which word has a negative connotation: 'smile', 'grin', or 'smirk'?

Back

Smirk has a negative connotation.

Front

What are the three types of connotation?

Back

Positive, negative, and neutral.

Front

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

Back

It means the word evokes a positive emotional response or feeling.

Front

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

Back

It means the word evokes a negative emotional response or feeling.

Front

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

Back

It means the word does not evoke strong emotional responses, remaining factual.

Front

Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

Back

Example: 'youthful' has a positive connotation.

Front

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

Back

Example: 'stingy' has a negative connotation.

Front

Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

Back

Example: 'child' has a neutral connotation.