Connotation and Denotation

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What are Connotation and Denotation?

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Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of words.

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What does Connotation refer to?

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Connotation refers to a meaning that is implied by a word, often influenced by cultural and emotional meanings.

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If someone calls you 'childish', what is the connotation?

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Negative connotation.

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What is the emotional meaning of a word called?

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Connotation.

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What is a Denotation?

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A denotation is the literal or specific dictionary meaning of a word.

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True or False: A denotation is the implied meaning of a word.

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False.

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What do context clues help you determine?

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Context clues help you decide on the meaning of a word that you may not be familiar with.

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Which word has the most negative connotation: dirty, filthy, or soiled?

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Filthy.

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What is the opposite of Connotation?

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Denotation.

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Can a word have both a connotation and a denotation?

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Yes, a word can have both an implied meaning (connotation) and a literal meaning (denotation).