Connotation & Denotation

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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.

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What does a negative connotation imply?

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A negative connotation implies a bad or undesirable quality associated with a word.

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What does a positive connotation imply?

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A positive connotation implies a good or desirable quality associated with a word.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Irresponsible.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Curious.

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How can context affect connotation?

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Context can change the way a word is perceived, influencing whether its connotation is positive, negative, or neutral.

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What is an example of a word with both positive and negative connotations?

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The word 'childish' can have a negative connotation (immature) or a positive connotation (playful) depending on context.

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What is the importance of understanding connotation and denotation?

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Understanding both helps in interpreting language more accurately and enhances communication skills.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.