Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or dictionary meaning of a word.

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Which word has a positive connotation: 'brave' or 'foolhardy'?

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Brave has a more positive connotation.

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What are connotations?

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Words that have feelings or emotions attached to them.

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: 'inquiring' or 'prying'.

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Inquiring has a positive connotation.

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

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It means the word carries a negative emotional association or implication.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Cheap' can have a negative connotation, implying 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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Why is understanding connotation important in writing?

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It helps convey the intended tone and emotion in the text.

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

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'Vehicle' is a neutral term without positive or negative feelings.