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What are some different words for tomb?
"Tomb," from the Greek "tumbos," is a fairly general term for a burial place, of indeterminate size, location, and construction. "Crypt," from the Greek word for "hidden," is an underground burial chamber. "Mausoleum," after the Greek ruler Mausolos, denotes a larger, grander building for interment. "Sepulcher," from the Latin word for "buried," has a certain religious connotation, especially in the Christian religion, and is often used to describe reliquaries. "Cinerarium," from the Latin word for "ashes," is a receptacle for the remains of cremated bodies. "Sarcophagus," from the Greek words for "flesh-eater," means a stone coffin, often ornately decorated. "Grave," from the Old English word for "dig," simply means any place dug into the earth for storing a dead body. I'm sure there are lots of other related words out there, so keep looking. Cheers
What skills did the vikings bring to Britain?
There are Viking burial sites in Scotland- the Scar boat burial, for example.
What rhetorical devices did Franklin D. Roosevelt use in the day of infamy speech?
There is anaphora: last night... last night... repetition of the idea of victory usage of including pronouns (our nation, we, us) usage of negative connotation words (onslaughter)
What are heiroglyphics?
A hieroglyph is a generic term for any pictographic language that uses pictograms to depict words or sentences. The most famous are the Egyptian hieroglyphs, which were used for religious literature.
Why did Martin Luther King Jr. use different words with different audiences?
Martin Luther King Jr. used different words with different audiences to connect with and inspire a wide range of people. He tailored his language to the specific context and needs of different groups, using religious references and moral appeals with religious audiences, while employing more political and civil rights language in other settings. By doing so, he effectively conveyed his message to diverse audiences and sparked a collective call for action and change.
A words implied meaning is considered its?
...connotation!
A words literal meaning is its and a words associated suggested and implied meaning is its?
The literal meaning is Denotation. The implied meaning is Connotation.
What words do not have a connotation that evokes calm?
Words that do not have a connotation that evoke "calm" or "calmness" might include these:franticpanicchaoschaoticbarbaricdisheveledsplintered
Using words that have a positive or negative connotation is called what?
Using words with a positive or negative connotation is known as connotative language.
Is thrifty a positive connotation?
Yes. Stingy or miserly are similar words with a negative connotation.
Words does not have a negative connotation?
walk
Which word means a burial place?
You have a lot of words to choose from!catacombcemeterychurchyardcharnel housecolumbariumcryptgraveyardmausoleumnecropolisossuarypotter's fieldreliquiarysepulchretumulusThere are other words used to denote places where remains are stored on a more temporary basis. Some of these vary in connotation of how many bodies would be stored, and this list is far from exhaustive.
What is the negative connotation of clothes?
Some words do not have a negative connotation,as this word does. Actually, the word clothes is a neutral word and has no connotation at all.
What is a positive connotation for cowardly?
There isn't one. The word "cowardly" has a negative connotation. Words which have a similar denotation but a positive connotation might be "prudent" or "cautious".
Which of these words has a scientific connotation A Millstone B Calibrate C Steamboat D Longing?
The word "milestone" does not have a scientific connotation.
Why do writers pay attention to word connotation?
Words connotation affects the readers overall understanding of the writing
What is a word connotation?
A words connoation is the feeling and associations that have come to be attached to certain words.
