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Denotation vs Nuance

Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word.

Nuance is the slight shade of difference in meaning.

Denotation & Nuance

Example

Curious vs Nosy

Denotation = "Inquisitive; interested in learning something"

Nuance = Curious has a more positive connotation and is usually interpreted to be a good thing

​Denotation & Nuance

Example

Curious vs Nosy

Denotation = "Inquisitive; interested in learning something"

Nuance = Curious has a more positive connotation and is usually interpreted to be a good thing while Nosy has a more negative connotation and is usually interpreted to mean you are interested in learning something that is none of your business.

Declarative = States an idea and ends in a period

• You need a ticket to board the plane.

Interrogative = Asks a question and ends in a question mark.

• Can we have a snack?

Imperative = Gives an order or direction and ends in a period or exclamation mark.

• Give me the papers.

Exclamatory = Expresses strong emotion

• The Chiefs won the Super Bowl!

includes the simple subject and any related words

Complete Subject

the single person, place, or thing about which the subject is written

Simple Subject

Simple vs Complete Subject

"This package contains the following items."

Simple subject = package

Complete subject = the package

includes the simple predicate and related words such as adverbs, objects, and prepositional phrases.

Complete Predicate

the verb that expresses the sentence's action

Simple Predicate

Simple vs Complete Predicate

"I can count to a thousand."

Simple predicate = count

Complete predicate = count to a thousand