PHIL 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3-4: Syntactic Ambiguity, Stipulative Definition, Micah M. White
28 Nov 2013
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Denotation- what the word directly refers to ex: rose denotes a certain type of flower. Connotation- some characteristics of what is directly referred to, association that accompanies a word ex: the word fire may suggest, or connote the warmth of a living room fire place. Association- ideas or concepts that would bring to mind. Emotionally charged language/loaded language- a mood or attitude can be set without providing arguments reasons, or any consideration of alternative possibilities. Ex: the difference between calling a change a diversion of funds (emotionally negative charged language) or a reform (emotionally positive charged language) Hyperbole: where an exaggerated sense of word is used to argue for a point without necessarily evidence. Our side bias: (double standard) selective use of words or values so to show ones own position more favorable. Ex: we have aggressive players, but their players play dirty. We are out to win, but they are desperate for a victory.
