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.
He describes himself saying - Men hold me formidable for guile in peace and war: this fame has gone abroad to the sky's rim. He describes himself in a way that is very cocky and arrogant.
You should write about what you ate and who you saw and what your grateful for in life or even think deeper like say the things about yourself that you are grateful for.