Denotation and Connotation Review

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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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 a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is favorable or beneficial.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is unfavorable or harmful.

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What is a neutral connotation?

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A neutral connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is neither positive nor negative.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Example: '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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Example: 'stingy' has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of generosity.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that help readers infer the connotation of a word based on how it is used.

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What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

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The word 'home' has a positive connotation, suggesting warmth, safety, and comfort.

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What is the connotation of the word 'prison'?

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The word 'prison' has a negative connotation, suggesting confinement and punishment.