Connotation & Denotation

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What are Connotation and Denotation?

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Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meaning of words.

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What is Denotation?

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Denotation is a word's literal, dictionary definition.

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What is Connotation?

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Connotation is a word's emotional meaning.

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Which word has a positive connotation: 'persuade' or 'brainwash'?

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'Persuade' has a positive connotation.

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What does a negative connotation imply?

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A negative connotation implies a bad or undesirable meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stench' has a negative connotation.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation includes the emotional and cultural associations.

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How can context affect connotation?

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Context can change how a word is perceived, influencing its connotation.

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

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'Chair' has a neutral connotation.

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Why is understanding connotation important in writing?

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Understanding connotation helps convey the right tone and emotion in writing.