Monday, April 22, 2013

Vocabulary Quiz Friday




Symbol- something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial;
Symbolism- The practice of representing things by means of symbols ---  attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships.
Abstract-- doesn't have a solid existence. You can't realize it using any of your senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell).
Example--> feelings, like happiness or sadness
Concrete-- Existing in a material or physical form; real or solid; not abstract.
Connotative-the subjective meaning that an individual brings to a word/symbol based as experiences, prejudices, and life's lessons.
Denotative- the meaning that nearly everyone agrees upon

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