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ENG 2612 Assignment 2 2022
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- ISC3701 (ENG1515)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
ENG 2612 Assignment 2 2022
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ENG 2612ASSIGNMENT 2
2022
, Question 1
1.1 . Explain the denotative and connotative meanings of the words used in
Headline A.
Denotation is the direct definition of the word that you find in the dictionary for example in
Headline A the word culture meaning the social behavior, institutions, and norms found
in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities,
and habits of the individuals in these groups. And Connotation is the emotional
suggestions of a word, that is not literal for example in Headline A the word weaponized
means frightened
1.2 Discuss the use of punctuation in “cancel culture” in Headline B. (2 marks)
An exclamation mark is a punctuation mark usually used after an interjection or
exclamation to indicate the main idea/ concept or object “cancel culture” . The writer is
adding emphasis to something s/he is said because it is important.
1.3. Whose voices are represented in Headline B?
Conservatives
1.4. Discuss the stance (position) adopted by Headline C.
Cancel culture or call-out culture is a contemporary phrase used to refer to a form of
ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles – whether it be
online, on social media, or in person. Those subject to this ostracism is said to have been
"cancelled" It is said to be old fashioned because actually ending someone’s career
through the power of public backlash is difficult. Few entertainers or other public figures
have truly been canceled that is, while they may have faced considerable negative
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