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OSWALD · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

A(n) _____ is a word that means exactly the opposite of another word.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

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

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Brummell1998 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

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.