Positive and Negative Connotations

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What is a connotation?

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A connotation is the emotional or cultural association 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 association that evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling about a word.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an association that evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling about a word.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Generous.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Stubborn.

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What does the term 'neutral connotation' mean?

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A neutral connotation refers to a word that does not evoke strong positive or negative feelings.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'relaxed' or 'lazy'?

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Relaxed has a more positive connotation than lazy.

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Which word has a more negative connotation: 'newfangled' or 'current'?

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Newfangled has a more negative connotation than current.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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Context can change how a word is perceived, making it seem more positive or negative depending on the situation.

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What is the importance of understanding connotations in language?

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Understanding connotations helps in choosing words that convey the intended emotion or tone.