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The definition of Connotative Meaning is...

Non-literal meaning of a word. (Ex: I'm so hungry I could eat a cow!)

Implied meaning of a word that is often associated with the emotions associated with the word. (Ex: The word challenge holds a positive emotion, but distressed holds a negative emotion)

Dictionary definition of a word (Ex: Theme/Noun: Lesson that can be learned by reading a story or passage)

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A word or expression signifying or suggestive of an associative or secondary meaning in addition to the primary meaning.

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