Connotation & Denotation

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What is denotation?

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The actual dictionary definition of a word.

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Is this an example of denotation? Chicken - a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.

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Yes.

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What is the difference between 'anxious' and 'nervous'?

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Anxious is more intense and has a more negative connotation than nervous.

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Referring to someone's house as a 'shack' would have a __________ connotation.

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Negative.

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Which of the following has the most positive connotation? carefree, lazily, hastily

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Carefree.

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What is connotation?

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The feelings or emotions that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Youthful' suggests energy and vitality.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Skinny' can imply weakness or lack of health.

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What does it mean if a word has a neutral connotation?

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It does not evoke strong feelings, either positive or negative.

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How can context affect the connotation of a word?

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The surrounding words or situation can change how a word is perceived.