Words & Wordplay - February 2007

2007-02-13 18:19:00 · 3 answers · asked by Big "C" 1

im looking for examples of different types of language
can you think of songs that has a

hyperbole (exagerations) and understated lyrics (underexagerations; eg. only doing my job)

pedestrian (layman's terms)
and pedantic (inflated) language

denotative (exact meaning)
connotative (emotional meaning) language

it can even be from books if you can find it
im running out of examples though
please tell me where you got it from also
thanks much appreciated!

2007-02-13 18:18:11 · 3 answers · asked by lo 2

sorry i've got writers block I just need another way of expressing this.

2007-02-13 18:02:39 · 11 answers · asked by Jai247 1

is it grammatically correct?

2007-02-13 17:58:13 · 6 answers · asked by Steve C 1

I think there's little difference between the two.
But, when you debate, you try to persuade other people
into your opinion, I guess. Am I right?
What's the difference? =)

2007-02-13 17:46:41 · 12 answers · asked by MrCharming 1

i have a language arts assignment where i have to use these words in a sentence.. can anybody help me use these words in a good, thorough sentence that makes sense?? the words are::

1. ominous
2. cultivation
3. domesticity
4. preponderance
5. chivalry
6. germination
7. adjudication
8. feverishly
9. bereavment
10. commendation
11. banter
12. cynicism
13. indifference

2007-02-13 17:26:01 · 4 answers · asked by Kimberly Nicole 1

What do you think, why do some people want to die? Is death necessary in our life? Why or why not? How can death change our life?
These are not homework question. These are discussion questions. I just want to know your opinions. I also want to know are these questions are appropiate to answer or should I change them. Yes, I made these questions from the book "THE GIVER". I don't know How did I do this? Just help me out by sharing your opinions. I just have to know that can we anser those question or cannot. Why? Because I don't have to answer them. My friends have to answer them. So don't worry about copying.

2007-02-13 17:21:41 · 3 answers · asked by dkhgvusdygv 1

2007-02-13 16:55:02 · 5 answers · asked by kalicha75 1

wat does I N V U 4 U R A Q T mean??

2007-02-13 16:49:54 · 7 answers · asked by rocio_juarez@sbcglobal.net 2

2007-02-13 16:48:25 · 1 answers · asked by Lonely Iceberg 1

2007-02-13 16:26:51 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

hi friends..
please let me know whats the meaning of word "interpersonal" please be simple and clear

2007-02-13 16:07:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-13 16:00:07 · 4 answers · asked by Brian H 1

What are the negations of the following sentences?

The sum of the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.
Lockers must be turned in by the last day of class.
I get mad whenever you do that.
I won’t say that unless I mean it.

2007-02-13 15:45:37 · 3 answers · asked by ClooneyIsAGenius 2

2007-02-13 15:43:14 · 6 answers · asked by zagi 5

2007-02-13 15:39:02 · 2 answers · asked by hal1455tn 1

right hand is open, left hand all fingers meet and then touch the palm of left hand.

2007-02-13 15:35:21 · 3 answers · asked by Marcela A 2

2007-02-13 15:31:36 · 7 answers · asked by carissawlkr 1

I, however, did not forget my birthday. Given the choice, I would have preferred to die in the private warmth of the maternal body. To die before a consciousness developed. To transform myself into the streams of blood that would survive the black earth. Mother may have shared that wish when things were going badly between us. At the very thought that, on the day I was born, Mother, still lying in her bloody bed, had clasped me in her arms with a creator's pride, a giver's grace, and an owner's caution, I couldn't help but believe that the day of my birthday was already the day of my defeat. No one had asked my opinion before casting me out into the world. So I hoped they would at least allow me to choose the time of my departure.

I wrote this and it would be nice if you guys gave me your opinion on it and answered some of my questions.. thanks. :)

2007-02-13 15:27:28 · 3 answers · asked by Livia 2

all i know is it starts with a "m"

2007-02-13 15:18:14 · 11 answers · asked by Jeff Z 1

2007-02-13 15:08:52 · 23 answers · asked by MEGAN M 1

In this sentence: The crew had just finished its morning chores. what is the adverb and what word does it modify?

thxs in advance!

2007-02-13 15:07:59 · 5 answers · asked by Lynn 2

2007-02-13 15:07:56 · 3 answers · asked by Child of Coal 4

Hey! Can someone please give me any word that has a definition something like this:
To annoy someone as to hurt or embarrass,to bother someone to make embarrassment and or lose self confidence............

Please you guys help me find a word that has a definition that best matches with whats up there^^^^^^^^! PLEASE and THANK-YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-02-13 15:06:28 · 8 answers · asked by mz.pooh305lissa 1

I need a REAL answer, not just yes or no.
The metaphor is: I was a model citizen.

2007-02-13 15:02:34 · 6 answers · asked by patrick12994 2

It means something like sit over here right? Like "hey come over here and pop a squat so we can chill out during this boring speech" right?

or...not?

2007-02-13 14:55:02 · 18 answers · asked by adklsjfklsdj 6

Try not to be rude here... looking for the funny ones, not explicit! Thanks ; )

2007-02-13 14:53:15 · 4 answers · asked by Jade 1

I went to the ________ to see __________ and found ____________ instead.


Most clever answer gets 10 big ones :)

2007-02-13 14:50:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-13 14:38:10 · 5 answers · asked by lover 1

2007-02-13 14:36:30 · 7 answers · asked by bootylicious344 1