Question

1. analyze the context of the passage to determine the meanings of the words that appear in the chart below and to distinguish between their denotations and connotations. then, complete the chart.

once he decided to train, the boy was resolute. it took great willpower to overcome the discomfort he faced. nevertheless, the stunt was wildly dangerous. it would be fair to say his actions were more pig - headed than they were steadfast.

word	connotation	denotation	similarities and differences
willpower
pig - headed
steadfast

Explanation:

• resolute: Denotation - firmly determined; Connotation - positive, shows determination; Similarities - all related to firmness, Difference - positive - toned.
• willpower: Denotation - self - control; Connotation - positive, implies strength; Similarities - related to self - governance, Difference - positive - toned.
• pig - headed: Denotation - stubborn; Connotation - negative, implies unreasonableness; Similarities - related to being unyielding, Difference - negative - toned.
• steadfast: Denotation - loyal and unwavering; Connotation - positive, implies reliability; Similarities - related to firmness, Difference - positive - toned.

Answer:

WORD	CONNOTATION	DENOTATION	SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
willpower	Positive, implies strength	Self - control	Related to self - governance, positive - toned
pig - headed	Negative, implies unreasonableness	Stubborn	Related to being unyielding, negative - toned
steadfast	Positive, implies reliability	Loyal and unwavering	Related to firmness, positive - toned