Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
Connotation
All the different “shades” of meaning
Emotion, experiences, images
Denotation
The basic “dictionary” definition
Literal meaning
Euphemism
A milder or nicer way of saying a blunt or unpleasant thing
Bias
To favor one side over the other
Evaluate
To judge; to asses the implications and limitations; make judgement about in relation to criteria
Examine
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue
Interpret
Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from the given info
Analyze
Breakdown in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. Identify parts and relationships, interpret info to reach conclusions.