Connotation & Denotation

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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 is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'youthful' or 'immature'?

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'Youthful' has a more positive connotation than 'immature'.

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What does a negative connotation imply?

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A negative connotation implies a disapproving or unfavorable association with a word.

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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The word 'feline' has a neutral connotation.

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Which phrase has a more positive connotation: 'a well-organized event' or 'a tightly controlled event'?

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'A well-organized event' has a more positive connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?

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The connotation of 'slim' is generally positive, suggesting attractiveness.

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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?

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The connotation of 'skinny' is often negative, suggesting unhealthiness or unattractiveness.

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Which word has a more negative connotation: 'frugal' or 'cheap'?

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'Cheap' has a more negative connotation than 'frugal'.

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

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It means the word evokes favorable feelings or associations.