1. 04 Denotations and Connotations
Example:
However, in a year that saw the social networking juggernaut Facebook turn a profit for only the first time, it was not clear whether Twitter could achieve financial independence from its venture capital investors.
Synonym = powerhouse
Explanation: I chose the word powerhouse, because the original word, "juggernaut" indicates that Facebook forcefully took over the social networking industry. I wanted to use a word to indicate powerful success.
Synonyms
Having demonstrated its versatility as a high-tech newswire, Twitter drew the attention of those who would prefer to see certain information suppressed.
Synonym = adaptability
I chose the word adaptible because, the original word "versatility", indicates that Twitter was able to conform to fit every ones needs or personal preferences. I wanted to use a word to indicate it's skillfulness.
Millions of users attempted to log into Twitter only to be greeted by the service's iconic "fail whale," the image of a cartoon whale being hoisted into the air by a flock of birds, signaling a site outage.
Synonym = ideal
I chose the word ideal because, the original word "iconic", indicates that the phrase they used was a standard of perfection and excellence.
Following the earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, Twitter reaffirmed its role as a powerful tool for the dissemination of information.
Synonym = broadcasting
I chose the word broadcasting because, the word "dissemination" indicates that Twitter is a worldwide service, so it's a great way to get public informed.
Additionally, it became an effective fund-raising platform, when the Red Cross launched a mobile giving campaign that surpassed all expectations.
Synonym = plan
I chose the word plan because, the word "platform" indicates that it was something solid and set in stone. I wanted to use a word that indicated that it was a permanent thing.
High-profile users tweeted about the drive to help victims of the earthquake,
However, in a year that saw the social networking juggernaut Facebook turn a profit for only the first time, it was not clear whether Twitter could achieve financial independence from its venture capital investors.
Synonym = powerhouse
Explanation: I chose the word powerhouse, because the original word, "juggernaut" indicates that Facebook forcefully took over the social networking industry. I wanted to use a word to indicate powerful success.
Synonyms
Having demonstrated its versatility as a high-tech newswire, Twitter drew the attention of those who would prefer to see certain information suppressed.
Synonym = adaptability
I chose the word adaptible because, the original word "versatility", indicates that Twitter was able to conform to fit every ones needs or personal preferences. I wanted to use a word to indicate it's skillfulness.
Millions of users attempted to log into Twitter only to be greeted by the service's iconic "fail whale," the image of a cartoon whale being hoisted into the air by a flock of birds, signaling a site outage.
Synonym = ideal
I chose the word ideal because, the original word "iconic", indicates that the phrase they used was a standard of perfection and excellence.
Following the earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, Twitter reaffirmed its role as a powerful tool for the dissemination of information.
Synonym = broadcasting
I chose the word broadcasting because, the word "dissemination" indicates that Twitter is a worldwide service, so it's a great way to get public informed.
Additionally, it became an effective fund-raising platform, when the Red Cross launched a mobile giving campaign that surpassed all expectations.
Synonym = plan
I chose the word plan because, the word "platform" indicates that it was something solid and set in stone. I wanted to use a word that indicated that it was a permanent thing.
High-profile users tweeted about the drive to help victims of the earthquake,