Connotation and Denotation

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What is denotation?

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The actual dictionary definition of a word.

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What is connotation?

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How a word makes you feel.

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Which word has a positive connotation: 'carefree', 'lazily', or 'hastily'?

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Carefree.

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Which phrase has a more negative connotation: 'frown at someone' or 'scowl at someone'?

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Scowl at someone.

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Which connotation is MORE negative: 'grin' or 'smirk'?

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Smirk.

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

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It evokes positive feelings or associations.

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

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It evokes negative feelings or associations.

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Give an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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Chair.

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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.

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

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Thief.