Shades of Meaning--Connotation

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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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Which word has a positive connotation: 'curious', 'nosy', or 'intrusive'?

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Curious has a positive connotation.

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Which word has a negative connotation: 'thrifty', 'cheap', or 'economical'?

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Cheap has a negative connotation.

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

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A word with a strong connotation evokes a strong emotional response or feeling.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Glare' has a negative connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Gaze' has a positive connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'exhausted'?

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The connotation of 'exhausted' suggests extreme tiredness and a strong emotional state.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can change how a word is perceived, influencing whether it is seen as positive, negative, or neutral.

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What is an example of a word that can have both positive and negative connotations?

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The word 'demand' can have both positive (assertive) and negative (forceful) connotations.