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What does connotation refer to?
What does connotation refer to?
- The synonyms of a word
- The emotional association or secondary meaning of a word (correct)
- The dictionary definition of a word
- The direct meaning of a word
Which best describes denotation?
Which best describes denotation?
- The synonyms of a word
- The emotional association or secondary meaning of a word
- The connotations associated with a word
- The direct meaning of a word (correct)
In the context provided, what is an example of a connotation for the word 'home'?
In the context provided, what is an example of a connotation for the word 'home'?
- A place of warmth and comfort (correct)
- A place of sadness and despair
- A place with no emotional attachment
- A residence or dwelling
How does denotation differ from connotation?
How does denotation differ from connotation?
Which term relates to the direct meaning of a word as found in the dictionary?
Which term relates to the direct meaning of a word as found in the dictionary?
What type of relationship is showcased in the analogy 'Chapter is to book as finger is to hand'?
What type of relationship is showcased in the analogy 'Chapter is to book as finger is to hand'?
In the analogy 'Tango : Dance :: Bear : Mammal', what type of analogy is being presented?
In the analogy 'Tango : Dance :: Bear : Mammal', what type of analogy is being presented?
What type of relationship is highlighted in the analogy 'Kittens : furry :: knives : sharp'?
What type of relationship is highlighted in the analogy 'Kittens : furry :: knives : sharp'?
Which analogy represents the relationship between a pair by emphasizing a characteristic or trait?
Which analogy represents the relationship between a pair by emphasizing a characteristic or trait?
What type of analogy showcases the part-whole relationship like 'Chapter is to book as finger is to hand'?
What type of analogy showcases the part-whole relationship like 'Chapter is to book as finger is to hand'?
What is the key to understanding which meaning of a word is suggested in a given instance?
What is the key to understanding which meaning of a word is suggested in a given instance?
In the context provided, what does the word 'Hollywood' denote?
In the context provided, what does the word 'Hollywood' denote?
What distinguishes the connotations of the words 'thin' and 'skinny'?
What distinguishes the connotations of the words 'thin' and 'skinny'?
What do writers often carefully consider when selecting words for their writing?
What do writers often carefully consider when selecting words for their writing?
In word analogies, what does the relationship between 'under' and 'over' represent?
In word analogies, what does the relationship between 'under' and 'over' represent?
