Question

Read these lines from Winston Churchill's speech The Few:

The slaughter is only a small fraction, but the consequences to the belligerents have been even more deadly.

What words have connotative meanings in this sentence? Explain their connotations.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Never mind. The answer is:
The word slaughter conveys the horror and depth of Germany's invasions, whereas death would be a more neutral word choice.

The choice of the word belligerents emphasizes the hostile nature of the enemy force.

Answer 3

Good job, you got it!