Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation is the emotional meaning or association that a word carries, beyond its literal definition.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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What does a positive connotation imply?

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A positive connotation implies a favorable or good association with a word.

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What does a negative connotation imply?

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A negative connotation implies an unfavorable or bad association with a word.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Courageous.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Bossy.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues provide hints in the surrounding text that indicate whether a word has a positive or negative connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'thrifty'?

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The connotation of 'thrifty' is positive, suggesting careful and wise spending.

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What is the connotation of the word 'stingy'?

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The connotation of 'stingy' is negative, suggesting an unwillingness to spend or share.

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What is the connotation of the word 'expensive'?

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The connotation of 'expensive' can be neutral or negative, depending on context.