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    Connotations Term 2 2023

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    The document discusses connotations, or implied meanings of words. It can be effective as a persuasive device as words can have either a positive or negative association for the reader. An example is provided of using the word 'torturous' to describe school which carries negative connotations. The document also provides exercises to identify connotations in sentences and words.

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    The document discusses connotations, or implied meanings of words. It can be effective as a persuasive device as words can have either a positive or negative association for the reader. An example is provided of using the word 'torturous' to describe school which carries negative connotations. The document also provides exercises to identify connotations in sentences and words.

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    The document discusses connotations, or implied meanings of words. It can be effective as a persuasive device as words can have either a positive or negative association for the reader. An example is provided of using the word 'torturous' to describe school which carries negative connotations. The document also provides exercises to identify connotations in sentences and words.

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    Connotations

    Connotations are the implied meanings of


    words. These can be positive or negative; think of
    different words for THIN: svelte, slender, slim,
    gaunt, scrawny, lean, skinny, emaciated,
    skeletal. Each has different associations and
    creates a different image in the readers mind.

    It can be effective as a persuasive device as


    words can have either a positive or negative
    association for the reader, which can impact
    how they feel about a certain issue.

    Example: ‘School is a torturous experience for all those involved; teachers, students and parents. Let’s just
    stop school and give kids a better head-start in life.’

    How to write about it: ‘The writer’s use of the word ‘torturous’ to describe school carries negative
    connotations, conjuring images of blood, gore, pain and injury. The use of this word suggests readers
    should associate school with horror and fear, prompting them to feel sympathy for teachers, students and
    parents alike.

    1. Order the following words from most negative to most positive:

    Fat, large, overweight, stocky, obese, big-boned, chubby, thickset, gigantic, beefy, plump, round, well built,
    healthy, curvy.

    2. Come up with three words with different connotations for:

    a) Sneaky:

    b) Confident:

    c) Youthful:

    3. Highlight the word with connotations in the following sentences:

    a) Every morning my neighbour takes his mutt to the park. It always barks when leaving the
    building.
    b) It is a snobbish neighbourhood, but the rent is cheap.
    c) You need to be pushy when looking for a job.
    d) Bob is very vocal at staff meetings.

    4. Pick out two of the sentences above. Write an analysis on each (like the example above), making
    sure you address:

    - The word you are analysing (use quotation marks).


    - How the word impacts the reader (what does it make them think/feel/act).

    5. Change the following words printed in italic to ones that have positive connotations:

    a) The family lived in a shack ________________


    b) His approach to his work was very plodding ________________
    c) She holds stubbornly to her beliefs ________________
    d) With great cunning, the he achieved exactly what he wanted ________________

    6. Fill out the table below, identifying the connotation (i.e., positive or negative) and the way it
    positions the reader (how/what does the use of the word position the reader to think/feel/see/do?
    What images does it bring up for the reader?).

    Words Connotation Effect

    Mistake/Blunder

    Daring/Reckless

    Stubborn/Persistent

    Cunning/Shrewd

    Irresponsible/Carefree

    Conceited/Confident

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