8.4 Connotation,Denotation, and Figurative Language

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional associations.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is synecdoche?

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Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent the whole.

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What is the difference between positive and negative connotation?

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Positive connotation refers to words that evoke a favorable emotional response, while negative connotation refers to words that evoke an unfavorable emotional response.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Inexpensive' is a word with a positive connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Nosy' is a word with a negative connotation.