Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Emotive language
Emotive language relies on the feelings and emotions associated with words rather than just their literal meanings to influence and persuade.

Examples: I am firm, you are obstinate, he is pig-headed.

A fluent and forcible speech delivered by members of our own party is eloquent.
The same speech by a member of the opposite party is bombastic.


What is the connotation of " an incurable romantic" or " a love sick swine" or "lovelorn"?
an incurable romantic - a person who is extremely romantic

a love sick swine - a person who cannot think clearly and behave well or in a sensible way because falling in love with someone, especially someone who does not love him/her.

lovelorn - when you are lovelorn, meaning that you are unhappy because someone you fall in love with does not love you.

What is the connotation of being " madly in love" and " head over heels in love"?
madly in love - when you are madly in love, meaning that you love someone very much, until you can do anything for your loved one, besides behaving irrationally.

head over heels in love - love someone deeply and passionately, and is intoxicated by the feeling of love.


What is the connotation of " stop bugging me" and " do not disturb " ?
stop bugging meBold - stop annoying and irritating someone

do not disturb - do not interrupt somebody when they are sleeping, working etc. (but not necessary annoy and irritate them)

(I'm trying to finish my assignment at the 11th hour) Older brother to irritating sister
“Stop bugging me !”

(Can I borrow your car mom to take my girlfriend on a trip ) Mother's turning down plea of teenage son who has just gotten his learner's driving licence.
“I think you are madly in love.”

Posted outside the cage of a sleeping tiger
Do not disturb

A sign on the door of the oral interview room
Do not disturb.

Posted on the door of a hotel room
Do not disturb

( I'm in the middle of an important meeting with a client) husband on the hand phone
“I am busy at the moment”

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