Connotation and Denotation

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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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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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'Childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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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.

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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; for example, 'cheap' can have a negative connotation when referring to quality but a positive connotation when referring to price.

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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 'assertive' can have a positive connotation (confident) or a negative connotation (aggressive) depending on context.

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What is the connotation of the word 'thrifty'?

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'Thrifty' has a positive connotation, suggesting wise and careful spending.

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What is the connotation of the word 'stingy'?

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