01.04 Denotations and Connotations: Assessment

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Andre Fernandez Ms. Walton English 3H, FLVS June 28, 2015 01.04 Denotations and Connotations: Assessment 1. Having demonstrated its versatility as a high-tech newswire, Twitter drew the attention of those who would prefer to see certain information suppressed. Synonym = adaptability Explanation: I chose the word adaptability, because the original word, "versatility" indicates that Twitter has shown that it is very all-around. I wanted to use a word that shows that Twitter is changing, or “adapting.” 2. Millions of users attempted to log into Twitter only to be greeted by the service's iconic "fail whale," the image of a cartoon whale being hoisted into the air by a flock of birds, signaling a site outage. Synonym = notorious Explanation: I chose the word notorious, because the original word, "iconic" indicates that the, “fail whale,” is well-known. I wanted to use a word that shows that the, “fail whale,” is something that is known by many, and is common. 3. Following the earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, Twitter reaffirmed its role as a powerful tool for the dissemination of information. Synonym = circulation Explanation: I chose the word circulation, because the original word, "dissemination" indicates that it is easy to spread out information on Twitter. I wanted to use a word that shows that information is easily transmitted on Twitter. 4. Additionally, it became an effective fund-raising platform, when the Red Cross launched a mobile giving campaign that surpassed all expectations. Synonym = option Explanation: I chose the word option, because the original word, "platform" indicates that Twitter is a route you could take for fund-raising. I wanted to use a word that indicates that there are other choices instead of Twitter. 5. High-profile users tweeted about the drive to help victims of the earthquake, and many of
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