The Impact of Connotations in Effective Communication

Shakhnoza  Karimova; Nilufar Ergasheva

doi:10.1997/zbrh5088

Authors

Shakhnoza Karimova Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages Author
Nilufar Ergasheva Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1997/zbrh5088

Keywords:

connotations, communication, emotional responses, positive, negative, neutral language context, effective messaging

Abstract

This article provides information about significance of connotations in effective communication. It highlights how words not only carry literal meanings but also evoke diverse emotional responses due to their connotations. Positive, negative, or neutral connotations influence how a message is perceived. The context in which words are used significantly impacts their effectiveness, with formal and informal settings requiring distinct language choices. Understanding and utilizing connotations skillfully can greatly enhance the accuracy and emotional resonance of communication.

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Author Biographies

Shakhnoza Karimova, Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages

Teacher of English at the chair of “Innovation Educational Technologies and Pedagogy”, Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages, Uzbekistan
Nilufar Ergasheva, Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages

Teacher of English at the chair of “Innovation Educational Technologies and Pedagogy”, Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages, Uzbekistan

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