Be aware of the difference between denotative words and connotative words. A denotative word conveys information: "hat," "yellow, " "twenty-five, " "book," "cat," "big." Such words speak to the practicalist in us, to the data bank and statistician. A connotative word, on the other hand, is calculated to arouse emotional response, to give a fillip to imagination, to project a mood in our hearts and/or on our senses. To denote a woman, I can refer to her as a "female," a "teacher," or a "customer." I can also speak of her as a "bimbo," a "maiden," or a "luminous creature," all connotative. The distinction between denotative and connotative, then, is that connotative words express a writer's opinions and personal feelings while denotative words state the facts. As a careful writer, you will be aware of these sub
...giving all the feels.