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What is connotation?

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Connotation is a word's emotional meaning, which can evoke feelings or associations beyond its literal definition.

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What is a subject pronoun?

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A subject pronoun is a pronoun that acts as the subject of a sentence, replacing a noun. Examples include 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they'.

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When do we use 'who' vs 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is the opposing character or force in a story that creates conflict for the main character (protagonist).

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What does 'dismal' mean?

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'Dismal' means gloomy or dreary, often used to describe weather or situations that are bleak.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and undergoing growth.

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What is the literal meaning of a word?

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The literal meaning of a word is its most basic, dictionary definition without any emotional or cultural associations.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.