Connotation Practice

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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 association that evokes a favorable or uplifting feeling about a word.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an association that evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling about a word.

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: 'He was very _______ about the news.' (Options: excited, indifferent, thrilled)

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indifferent

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Choose the word with a positive connotation: 'She has a _______ personality.' (Options: bubbly, loud, annoying)

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bubbly

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

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'Skinny' can have a negative connotation, implying weakness or unhealthiness.

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: 'The _______ of the situation was clear.' (Options: seriousness, importance, triviality)

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triviality

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Choose the word with a positive connotation: 'He is very _______ in his work.' (Options: meticulous, picky, fussy)

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meticulous

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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.