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    Poety

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    throughout the song. Every word has denotation and connotation. Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word. Connotation is "an idea or meaning suggested by or associated with a word or thing". An example from the song is the word "serene". Denotation of the word serene is "Unaffected by disturbance; calm and unruffled." A connotation of the word serene would be calm‚ tranquill or also peaceful. I know the connotation of the word serene because once i knew the definition i knew other

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    Can Music Have A Specific Purpose? Music has played an integral part in the day-to-day events‚ ceremonial functions‚ and private lives of individuals and communities. Consider‚ for example‚ the stately majesty of a march on Graduation Day or a lullaby sung to soothe an anxious baby. An extension of human emotion‚ music is often used for utilitarian purposes‚ to celebrate‚ inspire‚ or comfort. This type of music is known as utility music. Music may also be used for religious purposes‚ entertainment

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    Mon Secret An advertisement never has been only an advertisement. There are meanings inside it. It uses semiotics‚ denotation‚ connotation and polysemy to deliver a product to the people. This essay is about analyzing an advertisement by generating the meaning. Mon Secret. One of the famous fragrances by Nina Ricci‚ with a shape of an apple and in 2013‚ Nina introduces herself as more sensual‚ mysterious and liberated. A mixture of apple blossom‚ frosted neroli along with gardenia and a touch

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    Language in his Speech Abraham Lincoln uses many different language techniques in his speech ‘The Gettysburg Address’‚ these techniques help engage the audience into what is being asked from them. These language techniques are: Positive and Negative Connotation‚ Personal Pronouns and Repetition. These demonstrate the Rhetorical Triangle: Pathos‚ Ethos and Logos. A variety of personal Pronouns are used in Abraham Lincoln’s speech‚ ‘The Gettysburg Address’. Lincoln often uses the words ‘we’ and ‘us’‚ this

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    of the poem‚ which make it enjoyable to read. The denotations and connotations of this poem create more depth and richness. In line 5‚ the word “mermaid” denotes a beautiful‚ mythical creature. The first connotation that comes to mind is the myth because mermaids are usually thought to be fictional. This goes along with Donne’s message because he believes that finding a woman so perfect is impossible. The other connotation of the term “mermaids” is more negative because they can also connote

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    In the poem "Since I couldn’t stop for death" uncovered a wide range of connotations. kindly initially intends to play out a demonstration in a kind way. In this sonnet "he kindly stopped for me"‚ you can imagine a man might lift somebody up or ceasing for somebody. Relating how the word is being utilized with the nature and tone of the poem. The past line states "since I couldn’t stop for death". Dying as we probably are aware it is a miserable event. Amusingly the word benevolently recommend

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    will also lose his holiness and begin to become evil. In Macbeth‚ by William Shakespeare‚ the theme‚ satisfying one’s ambition can lead to corruption of the soul‚ is demonstrated in Act 1‚ Scene 5‚ lines 15 – 33 through metaphor‚ alliteration‚ and connotation. The theme of satisfaction of one’s ambition leading to corruption is present in Act 1‚ Scene 5‚ lines 15-33 and can be seen through the use of metaphor. The author uses a metaphor to describe him as “full o’ th’ milk of human kindness‚” (Shakespeare

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    Theme: idealises bush life 4. Techiques (how) Paterson constrasts this beauty of the bush with the harsh‚ dirty life in the city and the effect this has on people. • List a series of visual images‚ using adjectives and adverbs with negative connotations: ‘my dingy little office’ and a ‘stingy/Ray of sunlight struggle feebly down’ • Also uses sound images to create an unpleasant mood and ‘the ceaseless tramp of feet.’ Description of people in the city suggests they are greedy and uncaring of

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    In the novel Fahrenheit 451 Bradbury uses many literary devices. He ranges from imagery‚ diction‚ connotation‚ syntax‚ metaphors‚ and similes. Bradbury uses these several literary devices in order to show sadness and in a way build suspense. Throughout Fahrenheit 451 his usage is shown in a wide variety of ways. An example of imagery is “It was like coming into the cold marbled room of a mausoleum after the moon has set. (Bradbury 10)” Bradbury uses this statement to show us as the reader that

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    there is also connotation. Connotation is the implied meaning of a word or phrase. The right connotation helps with the picture presented. For example with the verse the day creeps slowly‚ helps show how time moves slowly. If the poet did not think about the connotation‚ the word might clash with eth picture presented. For example if it said the day scrambled slowly would clash because the word scramble makes the reader think about going quickly as if in a hurry. Another connotation is Lounge here

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