Connotation and Denotation

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What is connotation?

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Connotation is a word's emotional meaning or the feelings and associations that a word evokes in addition to its literal meaning.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word, representing its literal meaning without any emotional associations.

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Which phrase has a negative connotation: 'a stingy person' or 'a thrifty person'?

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'A stingy person' has a negative connotation.

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Which phrase has a negative connotation: 'a box filled with documents' or 'a box crammed with documents'?

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'A box crammed with documents' has a negative connotation.

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What does it mean if a word has a positive connotation?

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A word with a positive connotation evokes positive feelings or associations.

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What does it mean if a word has a negative connotation?

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A word with a negative connotation evokes negative feelings or associations.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Example: 'youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Example: 'childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity.

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How can context clues help determine connotation?

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Context clues provide hints about the emotional tone or attitude associated with a word based on how it is used in a sentence.

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What is the connotation of the word 'persistent' in a positive context?

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