Question

Read this excerpt from an online article that Steve read:

At a town meeting on Wednesday, both farmers and ranchers expressed concern over conceivable effects of the drought that’s affecting our region. Both groups have stated that their livelihoods will be compromised if the drought lasts more than a couple more weeks. Older members of our community recalled in vivid detail the last major drought that gripped the region in the 70s. They reminded everyone that its effects were felt for years afterward.

Which word in the article is an example of connotative language?

Answer 1

An example of connotative language in this article is the word gripped. The literal meaning of this verb grip is "to hold or have the ability to hold something tightly". But, the connotation is the use of the meaning implied in a word. By recalling that the last drought gripped the region, the older members were tallking about how strongly they had been affected by it.

Answer 2

In this article, the word that is an example of connoative language is gripped.

Connotative language is used in a symbolic or figurative way in order to communitcate information as well as feelings or sensations.

In this case, the word gripped is used to express the drastic and lasting effects the drought had in the region in the 70s. Since the drought cannot literally grip anything, the word is used to symbolize its lasting effects in the area.