3. Definitions sometimes involve both denotative and connotative meanings. For example, the word talk might be defined with this denotative definition: “the verbal exchange of communication.” The associated meanings, or connotations, of talk might be negative if this word referred to gossiping about someone (talking behind someone’s back) or positive if this word referred to negotiating in order to resolve an issue (talking things over).

Word choices can bring forth particular feelings. Rate the following words as having P positive connotations or as having N negative connotations.
_ __thrifty ___cheap ___skinny __slender ___wise ___sly __devour ___dine

and, some of those are cultural dependent. Culture and usage often determine connotation.

Look skinny, for instance. Some cultures that is not the way to be, very negative.

To determine whether each word has a positive (P) or negative (N) connotation, we need to consider the associated meanings and feelings evoked by each word. Here's the breakdown:

- "thrifty": P (positive connotation) - being thrifty suggests being careful with money and making smart financial decisions.
- "cheap": N (negative connotation) - being cheap often implies a negative perception of being stingy or unwilling to spend money.
- "skinny": neutral - "skinny" does not inherently have a positive or negative connotation. It simply refers to someone or something being thin or having a low body weight.
- "slender": P (positive connotation) - this word generally has positive associations with being gracefully thin or having an attractive figure.
- "wise": P (positive connotation) - wise conveys intelligence, knowledge, or good judgment, which are regarded positively.
- "sly": N (negative connotation) - being sly suggests being deceptive, cunning, or untrustworthy.
- "devour": N (negative connotation) - this word typically has a negative connotation, implying a voracious or gluttonous manner of eating.
- "dine": P (positive connotation) - dining generally suggests a more sophisticated and enjoyable way of having a meal.

So, to summarize:

- "thrifty": P
- "cheap": N
- "skinny": neutral
- "slender": P
- "wise": P
- "sly": N
- "devour": N
- "dine": P

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