Connotation and Denotation

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What is the term for the emotion that a word stirs in a reader?

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Connotation

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What do you call words that have the same meaning?

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Synonyms

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What is the definition of denotation?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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

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'Youthful' has a positive connotation.

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

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'Childish' has a negative connotation.

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What is the opposite of connotation?

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Denotation

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If a word has a negative connotation, what does it imply?

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It suggests something unfavorable or undesirable.

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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?

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Positive connotation, suggesting attractiveness.

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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?

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Negative connotation, suggesting unhealthiness.

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What is the term for words that sound the same but have different meanings?

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Homonyms