Denotation and Connotation

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

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What does the word 'thrifty' suggest?

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The word 'thrifty' has a positive connotation, suggesting someone who is careful and wise with money.

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What does the word 'stingy' suggest?

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The word 'stingy' has a negative connotation, suggesting someone who is unwilling to share or spend money.

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What does the word 'energetic' imply about a person?

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The word 'energetic' has a positive connotation, suggesting someone who is lively and full of energy.

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What does the word 'scalding' suggest about water?

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The word 'scalding' suggests that the water is painfully hot.

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What does the word 'sick' imply in the context of annoyance?

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In this context, 'sick' implies that Mark is fed up with receiving annoying e-mails.

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Choose the word with a positive connotation: 'immature' or 'youthful'?

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'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting freshness and vitality.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues are hints in the surrounding text that help readers understand the emotional tone of a word.

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

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An example of a word with a negative connotation is 'lazy', which suggests a lack of effort or motivation.