Connotation and Denotation

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What are Connotation and Denotation?

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Connotation refers to the implied or emotional meaning of a word, while denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

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CCSS.L.6.3A

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What does 'denotation' mean?

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Denotation is a word's literal or dictionary definition.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What does 'connotation' mean?

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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 an example of a word with a positive connotation?

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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

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The word 'childish' has a negative connotation, implying immaturity.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues in a sentence can indicate whether a word has a positive or negative connotation based on how it is used.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'persistent'?

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The word 'persistent' generally has a positive connotation, suggesting determination and resilience.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

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What is the connotation of the word 'stubborn'?

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The word 'stubborn' generally has a negative connotation, suggesting inflexibility and unwillingness to change.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Why is understanding connotation important in communication?

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Understanding connotation helps convey the intended emotional tone and meaning in communication.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

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Can a word have both positive and negative connotations?

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Yes, a word can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context in which it is used.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

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