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 negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning, often carrying a disapproving or unfavorable tone.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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'Stench' has a negative connotation compared to 'smell', which is neutral.

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What does 'stingy' imply about a person?

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'Stingy' implies that a person is unwilling to spend money or share, often viewed negatively.

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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, suggesting excessive frugality.

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Choose the word with a negative connotation: 'smirks' or 'smiles'.

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'Smirks' has a negative connotation, suggesting a smug or conceited expression.

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What does 'pushy' imply about a leader?

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'Pushy' implies that a leader is overly aggressive or forceful, which is viewed negatively.

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

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'A box crammed with documents' suggests disorder and chaos, compared to 'a box filled with documents'.

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How can context affect connotation?

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Context can change the way a word is perceived, as the same word may have different connotations in different situations.

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What is a neutral connotation?

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A neutral connotation is when a word does not evoke strong feelings, either positive or negative.