Connotation and Denotation

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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 is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is favorable or uplifting.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is unfavorable or derogatory.

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Example of a word with a positive connotation: 'slim' or 'skinny'?

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'Slim' has a positive connotation, suggesting attractiveness, while 'skinny' can imply being unhealthy.

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Example of a word with a negative connotation: 'childish' or 'youthful'?

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'Childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity, while 'youthful' has a positive connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

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'Home' has a positive connotation, suggesting warmth, safety, and comfort.

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What is the connotation of the word 'prison'?

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'Prison' has a negative connotation, suggesting punishment, confinement, and loss of freedom.

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How can context affect connotation?

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Context can change the connotation of a word based on the situation in which it is used, influencing how it is perceived.

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

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'A box crammed with documents' suggests disorder and chaos.