Positive and Negative Connotations

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What is a connotation?

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A connotation is 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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The word '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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The word 'stingy' has a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of generosity.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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What does the word 'childlike' imply?

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The word 'childlike' has a positive connotation, suggesting innocence and wonder.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

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What does the word 'childish' imply?

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The word 'childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity and foolishness.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

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How can context affect connotation?

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Context can change the way a word is perceived, altering its connotation based on the situation in which it is used.

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What is the connotation of the word 'slim'?

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The word 'slim' has a positive connotation, suggesting attractiveness and health.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the connotation of the word 'skinny'?

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The word 'skinny' has a negative connotation, suggesting unhealthiness or lack of strength.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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