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does not cost much, but “cheap” can sound negative, like something of low
quality, while “affordable” sounds positive, meaning it is a reasonable price.
Understanding connotation helps us choose the right words to express our
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thoughts and emotions. Connotation affects tone and mood by influencing how
readers feel about a text. For example, using words with positive connotations
creates a happy or hopeful tone, while words with negative connotations can
create a sad or angry mood.

(a) Identify two truths and their connotation in each of the following groups of
statements.

1. The soup could set your mouth on fire.
The soup is hot and spicy.
The soup contains tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
2. He was walking very quickly.
He was speedy.
He was rushing to catch the bus.
3. The food was delicious and fresh.
The food was mouth-watering.
The food tasted great.
4. The train takes two hours to reach the next station.
The train crawls like a tired old man.
The train leaves at 10 a.m.
5. The dog was sociable.
The dog loved to play with people.
The dog was very friendly.
6. She had just bought the dress.
She was fashionable.
She was wearing a costly dress.
7. He was talking loudly.
He was speaking with a lot of energy.
He was animated.
8. The event had many mistakes.
The event was not well-planned.
The event was disorganised.

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