The Meaning of Words

When we speak or write, there are different meanin s associated with a word that give us more information about it. These are called the connotations of a word. The connotation can tell us if the word is more intense or less intense,. If it is positive, pleasing to the speaker, or negative, something that is unpleasant to the speaker. Sometimes these associations can even be emotional or cultural. Words can fall within a range of negative, neutral or positive connotations. We can use a line graph to show where words fall within such a range. To day, on everyday grammar, we will explore the meanings of words by considering how we think and feel about them.