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“The difference between the almost right word and the
right word is the difference between
the lightening bug and lightning.” ~Mark Twain
Soak your sponge of a brain in this…
Discussion Questions: 1) How can we apply Twain’s quotation to poetry? 2) How would Polonsky respond to Twain’s quote? Make an inference!
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Connotation:
The suggested meaning of a word; the meaning associated with a word; the emotional attachments
Ex: mother: unconditional love, nurturing, etc.
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Denotation:
The straight, literal meaning of a word; the dictionary definition of a word
Ex: mother: a female parent
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Why is connotation important when studying & writing poetry?
Poets are aware of the fact that words carry deeper meanings than those found in a dictionary.
Words have the power to create emotions or evoke memories in readers
As a writer, you need to be aware of the fact that certain words have stronger connotations than others. If you want to suggest a specific emotion in a poem, choose words that are associated with that emotion.
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RED
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BLACK
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BLUE
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WHITE
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GREEN
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LAWYER
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SNAKE
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FRIEND
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CRONY
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RAIN
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TEST
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GRAVE
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GLITTER
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DUST
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WINTER
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SUMMER
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