Read this excerpt from an online article that steve read: at a town meeting on wednesday, both farmers and ranchers expressed concern over conceivable effects of the drought that’s affecting our region. both groups have stated that their livelihoods will be compromised if the drought lasts more than a couple more weeks. older members of our community recalled in vivid detail the last major drought that gripped the region in the 70s. they reminded everyone that its effects were felt for years afterward. which word in the article is an example of connotative language?

In this article, the word that is an example of connoative language is gripped.

Connotative language is used in a symbolic or figurative way in order to communitcate information as well as feelings or sensations.

In this case, the word gripped is used to express the drastic and lasting effects the drought had in the region in the 70s. Since the drought cannot literally grip anything, the word is used to symbolize its lasting effects in the area.

 An example of connotative language in this article is the word gripped. The literal meaning of this verb grip  is "to hold or have the ability to hold something tightly". But, the connotation is the use of the  meaning implied  in a word. By recalling that the last drought gripped the region, the older members were tallking about how strongly they had been affected by it.

kennedy creates personal credibility by saying he is more than fit to lead. he talks about the sixty day period that he constructed administration, and says based on that he will be an acceptable leader.

jfk has a great reputation as an american citizen. he fought in wwii, and earned the navy and marine corps medal. he saved several men on his pt-109 patrol torpedo boat after an attack by the japanese navy. he also served in congress for the 11th congressional district for massachusetts, and served three terms in the house of representatives.

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