Power of Words

Question 1

What are the 3 levels of reading ?

Answer 1

Literal
Analytical
Critical

Question 2

What is Denotation?

Answer 2

the explicit, direct or dictionary meanings or set of meanings of a rd or expression

Question 3

What is a Connotation ?

Answer 3

the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning

Question 4

What is an Allusion?

Answer 4

A reference to something or someone in history mythology religion or literary works that’s brings added information or emotional meaning to the present work

Question 5

What’s irony ?

Answer 5

the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning

Question 6

What is sarcasm ?

Answer 6

Mocking or contemptuous language intended to convey, scorn or insult

Question 7

What is Euphamism?

Answer 7

Polite, indirect expressions that replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite

Question 8

What is a Loaded/emotive language ?

Answer 8

A rethorical technique used to influence an audience by using phrases with strong connotations

Question 9

What is the purpose of a Loaded/emotive language ?

Answer 9

It is very often made vague to more invoke an emotional response and/or exploit stereotypes