It is true that semantics (a branch of language dealing with the meaning of words) considers both the connotation (the feelings a word evokes in you) and the denotation (the actual meaning of the word) of words.
It really depends on the person.
The pre writing stage of the writing process include selecting a subject, setting a purpose and DETERMINING THE MAIN IDEA OF YOUR ESSAY AND ORGANIZING YOUR IDEAS AND FACTS IN A WAY THAT DEVELOP YOUR MAIN IDEA.
Pre writing stage is the phase of the writing process which involves gathering and selecting of ideas to write on.
