Connotation and Denotation (Practice)

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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 or cultural associations.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stingy' has a negative connotation, implying a lack of generosity.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Connotation involves the emotional or cultural meaning of a word, while denotation is its explicit, literal meaning.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'?

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'Slim' has a more positive connotation, suggesting attractiveness, while 'skinny' can imply being unhealthy.

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

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A neutral connotation means the word does not evoke strong emotional responses, such as 'furniture'.

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Identify the connotation: 'home' vs. 'house'.

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'Home' has a warm, positive connotation, while 'house' is more neutral and refers to the physical structure.

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What is an example of a word with a negative connotation that means 'cheap'?

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'Cheap' can have a negative connotation when it implies poor quality, while 'inexpensive' is more neutral.

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What is the connotation of the word 'pushy'?

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'Pushy' has a negative connotation, suggesting someone who is overly aggressive or forceful.