Words or phrases from the passage that have strong connotations that support the author’s purpose are:
- “Sham process”
- “Fearful, traumatized youngsters”
- “Hurtling children back”
<h3 /><h3>What are words with strong connotations?</h3>
Words with strong connotations are those that have a very strong meaning. They are often viewed as hard and can send a message in a very direct manner.
In this text, the author wants children who are affected by the immigration process to be represented. To send his message in a very strong manner, the author used strong ones such as the above to make his point clear.
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Efficient means someone who is working in a well-organized way and plans things well. So think of what a character would do being "well-organized" "well-planned" ...etc.
Narrator feels saddened because "A flow of disappoint rushed across my mind." The creature felt amused because "He came straight up to me and laughed into my eyes."
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