Connotation vs. Denotation

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the direct meaning of a word or its dictionary meaning.

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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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The denotation of the word 'home' is __________.

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a place where one lives.

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The connotation of the word 'home' is __________.

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a place of comfort, safety, and belonging.

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What is the difference between 'surprised' and 'astounded'?

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Astounded is more intense than surprised and implies a greater level of shock.

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The denotation is the _______________ meaning of a word.

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literal.

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The connotation of the word 'childish' is often seen as __________.

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immature or negative.

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The word 'unique' has a denotation of __________.

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being the only one of its kind.

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The connotation of the word 'unique' is often __________.

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special or valuable.

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What does the word 'bizarre' denote?

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It denotes something very strange or unusual.