![]() ![]() Some words might have connotations which are important to the point you are making, eg the word ‘scythe’ has connotations of death and it might be being used to create an ominous atmosphere. The connotations of a word are the things or ideas it reminds you of, rather than its meaning. Pick out a word from the quotation and think about what the choice of that word means.You should make a close analysis of the language in the quotation and use that to support your point. The words from the text are embedded as part of your sentence – they make sense as a whole. ![]() The author uses the simile of the boy flying ‘like a butterfly’ to convey the impression that he is light and graceful. The author uses similes, eg ‘he flew like a butterfly’. ‘He flew like a butterfly.’ This is an example of a simile, which shows that he was light and graceful. Put the quotation inside your own sentence, rather than putting it in the middle of a page and then commenting on it. ![]() You should also be careful to copy accurately. Using just a few words is more powerful than copying out chunks of text: it shows you are being selective in what you say. Quotations should be kept short and to the point. To support your points you need to use quotations and examples. ![]()
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