Connotation and Denotation

Front

What is the actual dictionary definition of a word?

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Denotation

Front

Choose the word with the positive connotation: curious or prying?

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Curious

Front

Choose the word with the positive connotation: gathering or mob?

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Gathering

Front

What is the emotional (or positive/neutral/negative) meaning of a word?

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Connotation

Front

If you change the word 'smell' to 'stench', what type of connotation does it have?

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Negative

Front

What is the term for the literal meaning of a word?

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Denotation

Front

What is the term for the implied or suggested meaning of a word?

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Connotation

Front

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Stench

Front

Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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Vehicle

Front

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning; connotation is the emotional or implied meaning.