Critical Reading: Symbolism/Connotation, Language Arts 800

connotation

That which is suggested in addition to the primary meaning.

validity

The quality of being well grounded; sound; supportable.

implication

A logical relationship between two propositions; something suggested.

subtle

Characterized by skill or ingenuity; so slight as to be difficult to detect or describe.

denotation

The objective meaning of a word; lexical meaning.

evoke

To call forth.

victimized

To make a victim of; to swindle.

affective

Touching the emotions; having to do with feelings.