Connotation and Denotation

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What is the definition of connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional and/or figurative meaning of a word, which can evoke feelings or associations beyond its literal definition.

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What is the definition of denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or associative meanings.

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: immature or youthful.

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Youthful has a positive connotation.

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If you change the word 'smell' to 'stench', what type of connotation does it have?

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Negative connotation.

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Referring to someone's house as a 'shack' would have what type of connotation?

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Negative connotation.

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

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Words like 'slimy' or 'stingy' have negative connotations.

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

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Words like 'brave' or 'youthful' have positive connotations.

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How can context clues help in understanding connotation?

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Context clues can provide hints about the emotional tone or implied meaning of a word based on how it is used in a sentence.

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What is the importance of understanding connotation in language?

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Understanding connotation helps in interpreting the emotional tone of words, which can change the meaning of sentences.

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What is an example of a word that has both a positive and negative connotation?

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