Connotation

Optimism Brought on by Cartoons As a little girl I remember sitting in front of the television watching cartoons. Cartoons, a place where anything was possible, even a flying school bus. Growing up my memories add my sister sitting there next to me, the screen showing talking ponies instead of the old school bus. Even as the cartoon changed, it still had its own message to present, whether it be about the solar system or the magic behind friendship. In Nick Flynn’s lyric poem “Cartoon Physics,…

with “curses, cake, [and] playthings,” but also as “They told [the child] / That [the mother] could grow [her hair] back, and just as long” (13,14). It is clear that “they” (4,13,15,16) believe that the child is being overly-dramatic (a negative connotation caused by the word “tantrum”) simply because of the haircut, but they fail to realize the child’s melancholy is caused by more than just a change in…

Throughout the stanza, he uses adjectives to envision his future country. Descriptors such as “fierce” and “perfect” both have connotations that would evoke the image of a strong, formidable opponent that no one would dare cross. A solid reputation would be important to establishing a safe country which would have undoubtedly been on the forefront of everyone’s mind following the Civil…

Connotative diction connects to the characters personal emotions; that symbolize the corruption of mentalities, which leads to a lack in morality. The tone of this piece is rarely positive and always refers to a negative connotation through aggressive adjectives. This negative connotation expresses the unfortunate situations that the characters experience and an opinion on the effect of capitalism. Katherine Boo utilizes moralistic syntax; which is expressing strong opinions on what is…

majority of boys consider their name and physical appearance essential to their identity4, suggesting that at a young age, when kids lack any other significant defining factor, they rely on their name. Therefore, if their name bears any negative connotation, it might have problematic social repercussions, such as mocking or bullying and psychological ones, such as increased chances for reduced self esteem and emotional instability5 at a young age. Thus, based on the available evidence, we can…

Larkin’s diction here really reveals his initial attitude toward this person, flat out saying he approves the “audacious, purifying, elemental move”. All three words he uses here have positive connotations that imply this way of life is superior. The word audacious has synonyms such as bold, courageous and even heroic. Describing the person that lives this way of life as bold, courageous and heroic does not only suggest a positive attitude, but also…

Donald Trump is a man of many words. His speeches consist of various ethical, emotional, and logical aspects. For example, in his RNC speech he includes lots of evidence that has to with the Republican party. The intended audience during his speeches are specifically Republicans, but on a broader scale, the whole world. Within Trump’s RNC speech, he provides lots of evidence to support his claim, however this is not inferring he does it successfully. Although, he makes it clear that he is a…

other drivers off the road. The repetition also produces a lasting effect, since it is in the primary line the reader is left thinking about it the whole poem. The particular word beating is utilized by Shapiro in an attempt to produce a negative connotation. In doing so, he also gave the reader a negative denotation because the dictionary definition of beating is, “a punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly, or the pulsation or throbbing, typically of the heart.”…

I have always liked the word shenanigans. It is a word that can just make my day better. The word itself just proposes a sort of mystery, posing questions about what could be going on. Hearing the word for the first time made me wonder what it could possibly mean and who came up with it. This can raise a lot of debate or conversation about the word. It makes me think why the word shenanigans is such an interesting word. There seems to be an infinite amount of words in the English language, and…

learning to be independent, teachers praise their students for thinking independently, and men generally find independence as being an attractive quality in women. This word has always had a positive connotation to me, so then being dependance, the word’s counterpart, must possess a negative connotation. You should not be too dependant on anyone during any stage in your life, relationships, schooling, or work. Being able to provide for yourself…