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Prefixes and Suffixes·Connotation and Nuance of Altered Words
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Rule reminder

Altered words carry specific connotations. The diminutive can be affectionate (gattino) or dismissive (un lavoretto = a small/trivial job). The augmentative can be impressive (portone) or excessive (mangiare strapieno). The pejorative is always negative. Choose based on context.

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Which sentence uses 'parolina' (from parola + -ina) correctly?

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