Liberty‚ freedom‚ and the pursuit of happiness— these words are all connotations of America’s nationalism. Nationalism has been a past time of the United States‚ which has united people together for the greater good. However‚ this sense of pride and patriotism can be manipulated through imagery and hollow words. One example is an ad for the “Esprit de Corps Lamp” by The Hamilton Collection. This advertisement uses some appeals of non-material needs mentioned in Jib Fowels’ article “Advertising’s
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Hughes have many different denotations in the title. Denotation is a dictionary meaning of a word. Connotation is a feeling that a word invokes to its literal or primary meaning. There are also many examples of connotation in the poem that Hughes uses. What different denotations does the title have? What connotations are linked to each of them? The title “Cross”‚ has many different denotations including a symbol of a religious belief‚ pass by‚ or an object. The connotations that are linked to the title
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Its technical denotation is: the condition of being able to use or move about in as desired. The word is always a noun. The type of word freedom is is a value. Freedom has many different connotations because it can be applied to many different situations. Three of its synonyms are liberty‚ independence‚ and emancipation. Freedom is a powerful word that has inspired many people and nations throughout the history of the world. One of freedom’s connotations is a political connotation. When freedom
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Beyond Denotations If used skillfully‚ the language in poetry can capture the essence of words. It draws power from both the writings of the poet and the intellect and imagination of the reader‚ storing many layers of meaning in ordinary words. A poet does this by harnessing the connotations of words‚ meanings associated with them. While denotations are dictionary definitions‚ and may not change for a long time‚ connotations are ever-changing and gain new meanings as time passes. For example‚ in
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Clara Chu Ms.Courey English10 Honors‚ Period 7 10 February 2015 Title Unscrupulous denotation is having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair. While Machiavellian denotation is cunning‚ scheming. Mark Antony is both a unscrupulous person and Machiavellian. He is manipulative by using rhetoric devices to manipulate people‚ and Antony is also liar because he talks behind his allies back or he tricks his enemies‚ and finally he is not a faithful to his country when he causes chaos and
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suppresses expansion and growth. Emily Dickinson’s poem “There is no Frigate like a Book‚” suggests that literature‚ allows readers to distance themselves from reality and embark on limitless journeys. Dickinson’s use of words with particular connotations gives her short poem a rich and meaningful aspect. Diction is what forms a piece of literature and is vital for impact on the reader. Dickinson’s word choice compares literature to several modes of transportation that carry readers away from reality
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propaganda? What connotations does propaganda have? Can propaganda be not perceived as negative? How does propaganda affect it’s audiences? What role does propaganda play in our own lives? Psywar provides some excellent examples on how to answer these questions. So what is propaganda? As defined by Dictionary.com propaganda is "information‚ ideas‚ or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person‚ group‚movement‚ institution‚ nation‚ etc". Propaganda has negative connotations if used in certain
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encounters during his time in Vietnam. Here‚ the author provides an allusion to war movies in regards to gender interactions. This provides the opportunity for the author to introduce the theme that not all aspects of war are bad in contrast to the connotation of war. War is commonly seen throughout the novel as gruesome and devastating; however‚ in this quote we see the beauty of war through a blossoming love. Before Perry and Pewee arrive in Vietnam‚ the author
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examples of literary devices. Among the literary devices‚ denotation and connotation are used often. Denotation‚ or a literal meaning of a word or phrase is exemplified in the line “she was healthy‚ tested intelligent” (line 7). This line truly has only one meaning and the words can be taken in a literal context. The line is stating that the girl in the poem was smart and healthy and it’s very difficult to read any more into the line. Connotation is another literary device used in the poem. The lines
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positive and negative word connotation‚ two points of view‚ and dual focus it would surely lead to a poem that would require thought and would demand admiration. To firstly develop his dual theme Walt Whitman uses positive and negative connotation. For instance‚ in the first stanza as the ship is returning the narrator says‚ “the prize we sought is won‚” and “the bells I hear‚ the people all exulting.” These words can often be associated with very positive connotations. However also in
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