DENOTATION AND CONNOTATION L3 Flashcards

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is the study of the meaning of words, phrases and sentences

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Semantics

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Explicit meaning or direct meaning

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Denotation

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Formal definition

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denotation

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………. are being used to find out meanings, part of speech, pronunciation, correct spelling, and even usage in sentences with unfamiliar words.

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Dictionaries - Denotation

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associated or secondary meaning

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Connotation

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informal meaning

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Connotation

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it is a TONE OF A WORD with emotions and associations you make with a word when you hear it or read it

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Connotation

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