What is the definition of connotation?
Connotation & Denotation

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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 the definition of denotation?
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Denotation is the direct, literal meaning of a word, often found in a dictionary.
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Provide an example of a word with a positive connotation.
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The word 'thrifty' has a positive connotation, suggesting someone who is careful with money.
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Provide an example of a word with a negative connotation.
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The word 'stingy' has a negative connotation, implying someone who is unwilling to spend money.
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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
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Connotation involves the emotional or cultural meanings associated with a word, while denotation is the explicit, literal meaning.
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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'smile' or 'grin'?
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'Smile' generally has a more positive connotation than 'grin', which can sometimes imply mischievousness.
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What does it mean for a word to have a neutral connotation?
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A word with a neutral connotation does not evoke strong emotional responses, such as 'furniture'.
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