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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 does a positive connotation imply?

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A positive connotation implies a favorable or pleasant association with a word.

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What does a negative connotation imply?

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A negative connotation implies an unfavorable or unpleasant association with a word.

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What does a neutral connotation imply?

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A neutral connotation implies that the word has no strong emotional association, it is simply factual.

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Example of a word with a positive connotation: 'youthful'. What does it imply?

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It implies energy, vitality, and freshness.

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Example of a word with a negative connotation: 'stingy'. What does it imply?

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It implies being unwilling to spend money or share.

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Example of a word with a neutral connotation: 'child'. What does it imply?

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It simply refers to a young human being without any emotional bias.

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How can context change the connotation of a word?

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The context in which a word is used can influence whether it is perceived positively, negatively, or neutrally.

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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 be seen as positive in a leadership context but negative if it implies aggressiveness.