English, 10.06.2021 20:30 jessejames48

Denotative and connotative meanings this activity will help you meet this educational goal: you will analyze context to distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of words. Directions
read the instructions for this self-checked activity. type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.

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in this activity, you will select either a fiction text or a nonfiction text. as you read, identify words that have connotative meaning. analyze the context clues and discuss the denotative and connotative meanings of the words you select.

FICION TEXT: “A THUNDERSTROM” BY EMILY DICKINSON

NON-FICION TEXT: “WHAT IS REQUIRED: THE PRICE AND THE PROMISE OF CITIZENSHIP” BY BARACK OBAMA (excerpt)

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