Connotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the feelings and ideas that a word evokes in addition to its literal meaning.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal dictionary definition of a word.

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

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation.

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

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The word 'stingy' has a negative connotation.

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

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A neutral connotation means the word does not evoke strong feelings, such as 'table'.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'?

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'Slim' has a more positive connotation than 'skinny'.

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Which word has a more negative connotation: 'childish' or 'youthful'?

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'Childish' has a more negative connotation than 'youthful'.

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What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

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The word 'home' often has a positive connotation, evoking feelings of comfort and safety.

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What is the connotation of the word 'cheap'?

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The word 'cheap' has a negative connotation, suggesting low quality.

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What is the connotation of the word 'frugal'?

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The word 'frugal' has a positive connotation, suggesting careful spending.