Strong language
define strong language
Strong words put a clear, specific image in the reader's mind, forcing them to visualize something pleasant or painful, evoking an emotion that affects her thoughts, mood, and eventually, their actions.
What is connotative language?
The emotional association that words has
What is a cliche
An over used word or phrase that has lost meaning
The number 1 fear?
Public speaking
which sentence is more powerful
1.umm, i think ice cream is nice.
2. ice cream is nice.
2. ice cream is nice.
What is denotative language?
the dictionary definition
Finish the cliche: Between a rock and
a hard place
The more of me there is the less you see what am I?
Darkness
how can you strengthen this sentence?
Ice cream is pretty much the best dessert ever!
get rid of pretty much
Connotative or denotative language
pushing the bolder up the hill was hard.
Denotative (pushing a bolder is hard, dictionary definition)
Finish the cliche: Like mother, like
Daughter/son
Who said the words "Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country"
JFK
which sentence should go in a speech?
1. I could be wrong but ice cream is the best dessert
2. I think ice cream is the best dessert
neither disclaimers in 1 and hedges in 2
Connotative or denotative language
My mother was feeling blue.
Connotative (it is an emotional representation not the definition of the word blue)
Finish the cliche: saved by
the bell
I am full of holes but strong as steel what am I?
A Chain
what word(s) are weakening the sentence:
Ice cream is the best dessert right?
"Right?"
Connotative or denotative language
They said they’d be too busy to play soccer next semester
Connotative, it gives the feeling or idea that the students are taking a lot of hard classes without actually saying it
When should you use a cliche in a speech
NEVER!!!!
What is there 1 of in every corner and 2 of in every room
The letter O