Denotation

working out in gyms, or is insecure with their bodies. However, the marketing of this particular ad is towards women who want to keep their bikini areas trimmed and contained of unwanted hair as way to beautify themselves. There are numerous denotations located in the composition of this advertisement. The composition features an outdoor nature landscape, Greek architectural structures, and…

Human life is a moldable creation in the gods’ eyes. In The Aeneid’s last books, soldiers die on the warfront during final battle between the Latins and the Trojans. Bloodshed at all costs, yet ruthless Mars prolongs the chaos while being the source of it as well. The other deities sit in the halls of Jove, looking down on the mortals. They are “filled with pity”(X.898) while watching the mortals fight a battle manipulated by the gods themselves. Amidst the chaos, I will argue that humans only…

His heartrending account of how Mr. Covey tamed and “succeeded in breaking” (37) him conveyed how forlorn Douglass felt and how Mr. Covey took away Douglass’ inspiration to endure the hardships of slavery: hope. Simply the denotation of the word, break, powerfully depicts Douglass’ dejected spirit. Douglass even mentioned that he often considered suicide and whether it was a better alternative to enduring another day as a slave, illustrating the oppressive and discouraging nature…

Steinbeck uses corresponding descriptions, literal sentence structure, and the literal meaning of select nouns to convey the strong contrast between the ideals of farmers who work the land they live upon and the “machine man” who shares no connection to the same land they work upon. Steinbeck first establishes notable parallels between the farmer, or the “man”, and the land. The biological makeup of both man and land are what they’re made of, however, this does not define what they are. Just as…

Part Two: Language in Mass Communication "How does the text conform to, or deviate from, the conventions of a particular genre, and for what purpose?" Franklin D. Roosevelt was an American president well known for his evening radio conversations delivered to fellow Americans, often coined as "fireside chats." Roosevelt, in his fireside chats, deviated from conventions of public presidential addresses by constructing a bridge of ethos with his audience through the following approaches: •…

The victims of sexual assault often choose not to report to law enforcement because they have little to no confidence that the perpetrator would be brought to justice. “All The Trees Of The Field Shall Clap Their Hands” by Eduardo C. Corral describes the death of the Mexican-American woman, Josefa Segovia after she kills the man who assaulted her. She was tried, convicted, and hanged all in one day. She describes the moment of her soul leaving her body as the male ejaculation. Why did the…

A Day to Remember. (2010). You Be Tails, I 'll Be Sonic. On What Separates Me From You [CD] Ocala, FL: Victory. • ‘You Be Tails, I 'll Be Sonic’ has fast paced versus, slowing down at the chorus. The effervescent loudness and rhythm to the melody transitions itself into the listener, reproducing the artist’s sentiment. It has a sense of aggravation in its lyrics, simultaneous with its musical tone imitating anger, frustration, evoking a pulsating inclination to physical be with the temperament…

Without doubt, Richard Pryor is one of the greatest comedians that ever lived. He is not attributed this title just because of his ability to tell jokes but because of his films and sketches. He addressed social issues and discrepancies in a way that was beyond his time. Watching his performances, whether it be stand up or a sketch, one cannot help but hear the source of inspiration for many of the famous comedians that have surfaced since his time. In his court case sketch, we see that although…

Total privacy is not possible because the definition of privacy is very subjective; not in its denotation, but because what people consider private can vary greatly between individuals. Some may be comfortable sharing their current location with their friends or family, but may be less so in sharing it with the whole world. Being wary of sharing location seems logical for safety reasons, however regarding other information one may deem private for whatever reason, it comes down to ethos, or…

The various articles included within Shades of Difference discuss the dynamic complexities and differences of colorism and racism, two terms that have been incorrectly used interchangeably for years by society to refer to generalized, racist phenomena. However just like Trina Jones explained in “The Case for Legal Recognition of Colorism Claims,” colorism is the maltreatment of another based on their skin color, while racism is the prejudicial and stereotypical beliefs one holds and perpetuates…