Connotation and Denotation: Understanding Word Relationships
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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?

  • 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'?

  • 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?

    <p>Denotation has no positive or negative emotions tied to it, while connotation is the emotional association or secondary meaning of a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term relates to the direct meaning of a word as found in the dictionary?

    <p>Denotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship is showcased in the analogy 'Chapter is to book as finger is to hand'?

    <p>Part-whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the analogy 'Tango : Dance :: Bear : Mammal', what type of analogy is being presented?

    <p>Classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship is highlighted in the analogy 'Kittens : furry :: knives : sharp'?

    <p>Characteristic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which analogy represents the relationship between a pair by emphasizing a characteristic or trait?

    <p>'Kittens : furry :: knives : sharp'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analogy showcases the part-whole relationship like 'Chapter is to book as finger is to hand'?

    <p>Part-whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to understanding which meaning of a word is suggested in a given instance?

    <p>The relationship between the words in the phrase or sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context provided, what does the word 'Hollywood' denote?

    <p>A region in Los Angeles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the connotations of the words 'thin' and 'skinny'?

    <p>'Thin' suggests being lean and fit, but 'skinny' can be seen as negative in some contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do writers often carefully consider when selecting words for their writing?

    <p>The emotional response words evoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In word analogies, what does the relationship between 'under' and 'over' represent?

    <p>Antonyms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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