Connotation and Denotation

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What is the definition of connotation?

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The emotional meaning of a word.

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What is the definition of denotation?

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The official or literal meaning of a word.

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Which word has a more negative connotation: 'confident' or 'egotistical'?

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Egotistical.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'laid-back' or 'lazy'?

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Laid-back.

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

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It evokes positive feelings or associations.

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

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It evokes negative feelings or associations.

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Which phrase has a more positive connotation: 'a unique object' or 'a strange object'?

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A unique object.

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What is an example of a word with a neutral connotation?

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House.

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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 emotionally.

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What is an example of a word with a negative connotation?

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Stubborn.