By definition, synonyms are words or phrases that have the same denotation (literal meaning). But synonyms almost always have di
fferent connotations (shades of meaning). Essentially, words have three "charges": positive, negative or neutral. This means that words can be used to create a positive, negative or neutral feeling. Depending on the situation, words can move from one charge to the next.Read the following passage."He's very influential in the clowning community," she whispered to her friend, pointing to the tall man in loose pants and rainbow suspenders striding across the room. "He's a great artist. Balloon animals have never been the same."What is the "charge" of the word "influential" in this passage? 10 points
Explanation: Because the following words include in the clowning community so that shows foolishness. But then it says He's a great artist. Balloon animals have never been the same so that is what makes it positive.
Reading can help you remember more material, comprehension is also an important life skill that you need to use almost everywhere. Also, reading is fun, finding new words and phrases expands your vocabulary, and mind in general. Reading helps with thinking in a more logical or imaginative way (depending on what material you read).
I believe he means that in the Caribbean people died so young that he imagines it so often. He thinks he needs to make any happy/good moment last so he remembers that.
