10 Questions
What is connotation?
The feelings and images a word produces in the minds of hearers
How does connotation vary?
Between different cultures, groups of people, and generations
What is the most important aspect of being competent at communication?
The socio-cultural aspect
What does communicative competence require in terms of idioms?
Being exposed to situations where idioms are used
What does the structural aspect of communicative competence involve?
Knowing the pronunciation and grammar of a word
Connotative meaning of a word is solely determined by the dictionary definition
False
Connotation can vary between cultures, groups of people, generations, and even between individuals
True
The connotation of a word can always be found in the dictionary
False
Communicative competence does not involve the use of appropriate idioms for a given situation
False
The most important aspect of being competent at communication is the structural aspect
False
Test your understanding of communicative competence by exploring the connotation of words. Explore how words evoke emotions and images in the minds of listeners, influenced by culture and personal experiences.
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