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Soak your sponge of a brain in this…. “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is the difference between the lightening bug and lightning .” ~Mark Twain. Discussion Questions:
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Soak your sponge of a brain in this… “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is the difference between the lightening bug and lightning.” ~Mark Twain Discussion Questions: 1) How can we apply Twain’s quotation to poetry? 2) How would Polonsky respond to Twain’s quote? Make an inference!
Connotation: • The suggested meaning of a word; the meaning associated with a word; the emotional attachments • Ex: mother: unconditional love, nurturing, etc.
Denotation: • The straight, literal meaning of a word; the dictionary definition of a word • Ex: mother: a female parent
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.
