Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Word Meanings

What is an example of a technical term in a specific field?

• Hypertension (referring to high blood pressure in medicine)

• Photosynthesis (process in plants)

• Quantum Entanglement (phenomenon in physics)

• Ecosystem (community of living organisms)

What is the difference between positive and negative connotation?

• Positive connotation implies a favorable or pleasant association, while negative connotation implies an unfavorable or unpleasant association.

• Positive connotation refers to words that are always good, while negative connotation refers to words that are always bad.

• Positive connotation is used in formal writing, while negative connotation is used in informal writing.

• Positive connotation is about the literal meaning of words, while negative connotation is about the emotional response they evoke.

What is connotation?

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

• The grammatical function of a word in a sentence.

• The historical origin of a word.

What role does context play in determining the meaning of a word?

• Context provides surrounding information that influences interpretation.

• Context is irrelevant to understanding a word's meaning.

• Context only applies to literary texts and not everyday language.

• Context changes the spelling of a word.

How can context influence the connotation of a word?

• Context can influence connotation by providing additional information that shapes how a word is perceived emotionally or culturally.

• Context has no effect on the meaning of a word.

• Context only affects the grammatical structure of a sentence.

• Context can change the spelling of a word.

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

• 'Lazy dog' is an example of a phrase with a negative connotation.

• 'Hardworking individual' is an example of a phrase with a negative connotation.

• 'Cunning fox' is an example of a phrase with a negative connotation.

• 'Friendly neighbor' is an example of a phrase with a negative connotation.

What is the literal meaning of a word?

• The emotional connotation of a word.

• The explicit, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

• The cultural significance of a word in a specific context.

• The way a word is used in everyday conversation.

How can figurative language affect meaning?

• It can create confusion and misunderstandings.

• It can create imagery or convey meanings that are not literal, often enhancing the emotional impact of the message.

• It has no effect on the meaning of the text.

• It simplifies complex ideas into straightforward statements.

Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

• Referring to someone's house as a 'shack'.

• Describing a person as 'quirky'.

• Calling a meal 'bland'.

• Labeling a situation as 'complicated'.

What are technical word meanings?

• Technical word meanings refer to the specific definitions of words or phrases within a particular subject area.

• Technical word meanings are the general definitions of words used in everyday language.

• Technical word meanings are synonyms for common words in a specific field.

• Technical word meanings are the historical origins of words in a language.