Connotation and Denotation

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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The word 'youthful' has a positive connotation.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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The word 'scrawny' has a negative connotation.

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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 positive or negative feelings.

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Choose the word with a positive connotation: 'gossip' or 'chat'.

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'Chat' has a positive connotation.

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: 'inquisitive' or 'prying'.

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'Prying' has a negative connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'stench'?

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The word 'stench' has a negative connotation.

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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, influencing whether it is seen as positive, negative, or neutral.

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

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The word 'vehicle' has a neutral connotation.