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Connotation vs. Denotation: Understanding Word Meanings

Explore the distinctions between denotation, the dictionary definition, and connotation, the associated ideas and feelings of words. Learn about positive, negative, and neutral connotations, with examples and explanations for terms like firm vs. stubborn, original vs. weird, and more.

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Connotation vs. Denotation: Understanding Word Meanings

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  1. Connotation vs. Denotation Almost every word has two kinds of meanings… Denotation: the straightforward dictionary definition Connotation: the ideas and feelings associated with the word

  2. There are three types of connotations: a. POSITIVE – a good thing b. NEGATIVE – a bad thing c. NEUTRAL- not good or bad; indifferent; used when you or the author don’t want to show strong emotions either way

  3. For Example

  4. Practice For the following pairs of terms, write a short explanation of why you might like to be described by one term, but not the other. Also, identify whether the word you picked has a positive, negative or neutral connotation. • firm or stubborn • flexible or wishy-washy • original or weird • scholar or bookworm • arrogant or proud

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