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).

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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

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bobpursley · Answer

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.