S2 Exercise 19: Connotations
Connotations
The word ‘connotations’ is something quite different. This involves considering what a word suggests to you or what a word hints at. For instance, the word “red” is associated with love, danger and speed. These then are the connotations of the colour red. Writers try to be as subtle as they can and this leads them to use language that makes the reader think. Some words are loaded with connotations and their inclusion in a work of fiction helps to make that piece of literature more vivid and engaging.
Write down as many connotations as you can for the following words:
- Night
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- White
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- Warrior
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- Pensioner
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