Connotation/Denotation - Word Choice

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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 synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Provide a synonym for 'minimal'.

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Least.

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Provide a synonym for 'annoying'.

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Irritating.

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What does the word 'nosy' imply?

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'Nosy' implies being overly curious about others' affairs, often in an intrusive way.

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What is the connotation of the word 'dinky'?

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The connotation of 'dinky' is negative, suggesting something is small or insignificant.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the explicit meaning of a word, while connotation includes the feelings and ideas associated with that word.

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What does it mean to look up a word in the dictionary?

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It means to find the word's definition, pronunciation, and other information.