Connotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association 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 when a word has a favorable or uplifting association, making it sound good or appealing.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is when a word has an unfavorable or unpleasant association, making it sound bad or undesirable.

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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: 'childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity.

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What does the word 'messy' imply?

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The word 'messy' has a negative connotation, suggesting disorder and lack of cleanliness.

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What does the word 'confident' imply?

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The word 'confident' has a positive connotation, suggesting self-assurance and poise.

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What is the connotation of the word 'disaster'?

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The word 'disaster' has a negative connotation, implying a serious and unfortunate event.

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What is the connotation of the word 'problem'?

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The word 'problem' can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation, suggesting a challenge or difficulty.

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How does the word 'kid' differ from 'child'?

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The word 'kid' has a slightly negative connotation, often implying immaturity, while 'child' is neutral.