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The Power of Language

The Power of Language. Bell-ringer. Respond in writing to the following prompt:. What is the difference between calling a person a “soldier” versus calling him or her a “freedom fighter”? . Definitions. Meanings of words can be separated into two parts: .

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The Power of Language

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  1. The Power of Language

  2. Bell-ringer Respond in writing to the following prompt: What is the difference between calling a person a “soldier” versus calling him or her a “freedom fighter”?

  3. Definitions Meanings of words can be separated into two parts: Denotation:  a literal meaning of the word Connotation:  an association (emotional or otherwise) which the word evokes

  4. House Home Place where a person or people live Place where a person or people live Denotation Connotation Neutral Positive Image credit: TaxRebate.org.uk

  5. Words with Different Connotations What are some examples of different words or phrases that mostly mean the same thing but have different connotations?

  6. Which Statement is Neutral? There are over 2,000 vagrants in the city. There are over 2,000 people with no address in the city. There are over 2,000 homeless in the city.

  7. Investigating the News Find an example of biased language in a news story. Write the connotation of the word/phrase. Write a less biased word/phrase.

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