word is used in various forms with numerous connotations‚ often including multiple ones in a single incident. “Heaven” is used in the first few acts mostly as a “power or majesty of heaven‚ or as God”(“Heaven” Def. 7a). The people refer to the heavens as a God or a divine being‚ such as when Cassio says “Oh‚ let the heavens Give him defense against the elements‚ For I have lost him on a dangerous sea.” (2.1.49-51). The word gives a positive connotation‚ where the people ask the heavens‚ or God‚ to
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Apr. 2008‚ Volume 5‚ No.4 (Serial No.52) Sino-US English Teaching‚ ISSN1539-8072‚ USA 51 On Hemingway’s iceberg theory 52 distinct image with the succinct and direct writing‚ the feeling and thought of the writer himself are hidden in the image to the largest extent. Thus‚ the emotion is plentiful‚ though included but not exposed; the thought is profound‚ though deeply concealed but not obscure. On account of this‚ the sensibility and perceptibility of literature are combined skillfully‚ leaving
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Marge Piercy’s poem "To Be of Use" expresses an opposing connotation about the idea of work. Most people believe the words "hard work" carry a negative connotation. What these words imply is not something that is generally received with enthusiasm but is often accepted either by force or obligation. The poem’s central theme is that satisfaction and self-fulfillment can be attained by using one’s skills to serve a specific function in life‚ for it is the opinion of the speaker that an unproductive
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rather than rustled’) and colour adjectives ‘blackened’‚ ‘smoke-dried’. This image symbolizes death and the absence of emotions. The distinctive simile between the ‘chandelier’ and ‘vault’‚ expressed by comparison ‘a monstrous tear’‚ stresses the connotation of humidity which is connected with the bleak atmosphere of the passage. In the beginning of the text‚ the author’s vision pans with impersonal curiosity over a wide prospect‚ then accentuates various details which gradually merge into distinct
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The Pathetic Fallacy in Camus’ The Stranger and Yoshimoto’s Kitchen English A1 – Higher Level World Literature Paper 1 Ojiugo Nneoma UCHE Candidate Number: 1415-068 1480 Words May 2010 In Camus’ The Stranger‚ and Yoshimoto’s Kitchen‚ both authors use the literary technique of pathetic fallacy – a branch of personification – which gives to the weather and physical world‚ human attributes. In both texts‚ this technique enriches the narratives both aesthetically and in terms of meaning – by telling
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The English language is growing and changing every day. We have a living language‚ meaning that it will constantly change as society changes the meaning and connotations of words. The members of a society can take a word and make it mean something very different seemingly overnight. Word changes to fit our constantly growing society and we change them so they can fit our current societal situation. There may be times when the change of a word might not make complete sense‚ but society has accepted
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ragging storm to connotation what happened between them‚ and their love has crisis. But “gone” shows their love still can be repair‚ and the connotation of hope and brightness. But the girl has different opinion. ”the storm is temporary as soon pass‚ it will leave damage in its rake which can be never repaired‚ the tree is forever died.” There are many negative words‚ such as “damage” “never” “died”. “Damage” is the connotation of their love has been damaged. “never” is the connotation of their love
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The word hooker has taken on many definitions throughout history. Of course‚ it means one that hooks‚ and most are familiar with the chiefly North American slang definition of the word which defines a hooker as a prostitute. However‚ there are other definitions that may surprise you. Hooker is also used to describe a position played in Rugby‚ more than likely because the player in the position tries to hook the ball. The word is used as slang to refer to an undiluted brandy‚ whiskey‚ or other liquor
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A toy can convey both positive and negative messages. This is relevant in Barbie and her character. Barbie intends to serve as a role model for young girls around the world. Conversely‚ her excessively strong obsession with beauty and wealth has reverse effects on youth. Briefly‚ Barbie can be viewed in different ways‚ as she represents positive ideas‚ yet certain aspects of her appearance and character suggest otherwise. Barbie’s sole purpose is to inspire young girls to aspire to become anything
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express them‚ are usually plagiaristic and marred by obvious suppressions” (1.2). “Plagiaristic” implies theft and questions the morality of the young men. “Marred” as in tainted or spoiled is a harsh and condemnatory description. The negative connotation of his diction‚ “plagiaristic” and “marred” only serve to emphasize his derision of
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