I wanted to know if you can give me examples on connotation, because i looked throughout the internet and im still kind of confused.
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Look, you fat pig, you are squeezing ketchup all over yourself.
Now connotation....If a man said this to a group of pigs eating ...or a mom said this to her son while he was scarfing down three foot-long dogs in the movie line.
Im still kinda confused...is it something that may have 2 meanings???
http://www.answers.com/connotation
"connotation
noun
Something, such as a feeling, thought, or idea, associated in one's mind or imagination with a specific person or thing: association, connection, suggestion. See suggest.
That which is signified by a word or expression: acceptation, denotation, import, intent, meaning, message, purport, sense, significance, significancy, signification, value. See meaning."
A word can have two or more meanings, depending on the context in which it's used. In the examples give above, the connotation in the second indicates that the mother is sick and tired of her extremely messy son, eating every chance he gets. He is not LITERALLY a pig, but the association is there in the mother's mind because of how the boy behaves.
O i finally understand.
Thanks!
Certainly! I'd be happy to give you some examples of connotation and explain what it means. Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that are attached to a word or phrase, beyond its literal meaning or denotation. These associations can vary depending on individual experiences and cultural context.
Here are a few examples of words with different connotations:
1. "Home" - While the denotation of this word is simply a place where one lives, its connotation can evoke feelings of warmth, comfort, and security.
2. "Slim" vs. "Skinny" - Both words can describe someone who is thin, but "slim" often has a positive connotation, suggesting attractiveness and good physical shape, while "skinny" can have a negative connotation, implying someone who is undernourished or frail.
3. "Bold" vs. "Aggressive" - Both words can describe someone who takes charge or speaks their mind, but "bold" typically has a positive connotation, suggesting confidence and assertiveness, while "aggressive" has a negative connotation, implying hostility or overbearing behavior.
Remember, these are just general examples and connotations can vary depending on the individual and the context in which the words are used. To further explore connotations, it can be helpful to examine how words are used in different contexts, such as literature, advertising, or everyday conversations.