Denotations and Connotations?

A. Complete the assignment "Denotation and Connotations".

You should now have a fairly thorough understanding of denotative (literal) writing and connotative (figurative or suggestive) writing.

B. Today you will be writing a passage containing connotation. When writing anything from poetry to persuasive essays, from narratives to informational prose, select words that not only express the dictionary definition of the words, but also imply connotations that will help your audience feel or imagine the impact you wish to impart.

Write a passage on one of the following topics that imparts both denotative as well as connotative ideas.


Check out this brief satire from The Onion before you begin writing! Answer

http://www.theonion.com/articles/health-department-still-not-able-to-really-prove-w,27278/

Possible topics to explore:
Exams?
Fashion?
Body building?
A favorite movie?
The best meal ever?
Homelessness can be cool?
High schools prepare students for the real world?

Your writing should meet the criteria listed:
1. a captivating title
2. three paragraphs
3. three examples of connotative expressions
4. a suitable conclusion

Please be sure to grammar and spell check your work.