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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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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'Unique' has a positive connotation, suggesting something special or one-of-a-kind.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stingy' has a negative connotation, implying someone who is unwilling to share or give.

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What does it mean to determine connotation through context clues?

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It means to infer the emotional tone of a word based on the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence.

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What is the connotation of the word 'persistent'?

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'Persistent' has a positive connotation, suggesting determination and resilience.

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What is the connotation of the word 'stubborn'?

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'Stubborn' has a negative connotation, implying an unwillingness to change or listen.

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How can connotation affect the meaning of a sentence?

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Connotation can change the tone and emotional impact of a sentence, influencing how the reader perceives the message.

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What is the difference between 'thrifty' and 'stingy'?

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'Thrifty' has a positive connotation, suggesting wise spending, while 'stingy' has a negative connotation, implying a lack of generosity.