Flashcard 10 - Critical Reading Flashcard Set for the English Basics

denotation, connotation

As a critical reader, it is important to understand denotation and connotation because no author just sticks a random word in his or her text. Each word is selected thoughtfully and carefully to deliver a particular message to the reader. This means that the author has considered the denotation and connotation of the words and picked ones that will help deliver the intended message to the intended audience, depending on the author’s purpose.