ENC1501
Assignment 3 2024
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Due Date: 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1 Connotation
1.2 Creativity
1.3 Genres
1.4 Academic
1.5 Review
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Connotation
1.2 Creativity
1.3 Genres
1.4 Academic
1.5 Review
QUESTION 2
2.1.
Literal meaning deals with the concrete, direct definition of a word or phrase as it is
explicitly stated, while figurative meaning involves deeper, often symbolic
interpretations that rely on abstract connections and contextual implications.
Literal meaning is straightforward and unambiguous. It provides the specific, tangible
understanding of words as one would find them defined in a dictionary. For example,
if someone says, "The cat is on the mat," the words convey a clear scenario where a
cat is physically situated on a mat. Another instance of literal meaning can be found in
the phrase, "She is wearing a red dress," where "red" directly denotes the color of the
dress, leaving no room for interpretation beyond the visual fact.
Conversely, figurative meaning emerges when words are used in a way that deviates
from their direct context to convey more complex ideas or emotions, often requiring
cultural or situational familiarity to understand the underlying message. One example
is the metaphor, "Time is a thief." Literally, time cannot steal; however, figuratively,
this phrase suggests that the passage of time often takes away moments and
opportunities, much like a thief would take possessions. Another instance is the simile,
"He fought like a lion." Literally, a person cannot possess the physical characteristics
of a lion. Figuratively, however, this simile implies bravery and ferocity by associating
the person's fighting spirit with the qualities of a lion.
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