D. they are based on fact not fiction
Answer:
Denotation = is the literal meaning of the word that can be found in the dictionary. The dictionary meaning of the lofty is having great height or stature.
Conotation= is the symbolic meaning or the wide range of meaning the word carries. connotation of lofty is noble, honorable, arrogant, proud , etc
Explanation:
Ex. of denotation= meaning of word paradise that we find in the dictionary is heaven.
conotation of the word paradise is freedom, happiness, peace, etc that are related to that word.
imperalism is driven by the desire to maintain an image of control
Answer:
The author emphasizes the value of Della’s hair by contrasting its beauty with the plainness of her possessions.
Explanation:
The author presents a contrasting picture of the things owned by Della. The difference between her old clothes and her beautiful hair has been presented in a very subtle way. It also presents a description of the things possessed by Della. The description of her long hair brings into consideration that it was the only materialistic thing that she possessed in her life. The beauty of her hair also presents a contrast to the 'plainness' of her life. In the story, the couple traded their most loved materialistic things to gift a materialistic gift to each other. They sacrificed their most valuable things to buy happiness for each other.
