Connotations - 6th Grade

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What is a connotation?

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A connotation is the emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is when a word suggests a favorable or good feeling, such as 'youthful' suggesting energy and vibrancy.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is when a word suggests an unfavorable or bad feeling, such as 'stingy' suggesting a lack of generosity.

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Give an example of a word with both positive and negative connotations.

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The word 'selective' can mean being careful (positive) or being overly choosy (negative).

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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, such as 'table' or 'car'.

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How can context change a word's connotation?

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The context in which a word is used can change its connotation; for example, 'home' can have a warm, positive connotation, while 'house' may feel more neutral.

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

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'She is very resourceful and always finds a way to solve problems.' (Resourceful has a positive connotation.)

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

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'He is very picky about his food.' (Picky has a negative connotation.)

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How can the word 'dog' have different connotations?

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The word 'dog' can have a positive connotation when described as 'loyal' or 'friendly,' and a negative connotation when described as 'aggressive' or 'messy.'

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What is the connotation of the word 'shy' in a social context?

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In a social context, 'shy' can have a negative connotation, suggesting someone is unfriendly or unapproachable.