ACTIVITY 4.9
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Meeting Christopher McCandless
Literary Terms
Connotation refers to the
associations and emotional
overtones attached to a word
beyond its literol definition, or
denotation. Authors can also
create connotation through
techniques such as imagery,
comparisons, and structure.
My Notes
2. Based on the details you gathered in the characterization chart, what
impression does Krakauer create of McCandless in the first three chapters?
Brainstorm a list of different adjectives describing McCandless that stem from
Krakauer's descriptions. Try to select adjectives that carry strong connotations.
For each adjective, identify at least one piece of characterization that led to
that impression.
Central Claim:
Adjective
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Characterization Evidence