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OSWALD

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A(n) _____ is a word that means exactly the opposite of another word.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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While denotation refers to the dictionary meaning of a word, _____ is the meaning readers associate with the word based on their experiences and emotions.
 
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Brummell1998

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Answer to Question 1

antonym
An antonym is a word that means exactly the opposite of another word. Skill in the use of
antonyms opens up broad possibilities to the writer.

Answer to Question 2

connotation
The dictionary meaning of a word, the denotation, is often different from its connotation, which
is the meaning readers associate with the word based on their experiences and emotions.




OSWALD

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


epscape

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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