Connotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to 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 idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is favorable or uplifting.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning, which is unfavorable or derogatory.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stench' has a negative connotation, suggesting a strong and unpleasant smell.

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

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A neutral connotation means the word does not evoke strong feelings, either positive or negative.

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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?

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The word 'slim' has a positive connotation, suggesting attractiveness and health.

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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?

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The word 'skinny' has a negative connotation, suggesting being too thin or unhealthy.

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How can context affect connotation?

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Context can change the connotation of a word based on how it is used in a sentence or situation.

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

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'A box crammed with documents' suggests disorder and chaos.