Question

Read the following excerpt from Beowulf.
Far off in his homeland Hygelac's thane,
good man of the Geats, heard about Grendel;
he was the strongest of all living men
at that time in this world,
noble and huge. He ordered made ready
a good wave-rider, announced he would seek
the warrior-king, famous ruler,
across the swan's riding, since he needed men.
Against that journey all sensible men
said not a word, though he was dear to them,
but encouraged such heart, observed the omens.
The mighty man had carefully chosen
from tribes of the Geats champions, battlers,
the best he could find, the acknowledged brave.
A group of fifteen he led to his ship;
the sea-skilled man marched down to the shore.

Why is "mighty" a connotative word?

Answer 1

@Allison

Answer 2

I don't even know what connotative is >.<

@Elsa213

Answer 3

@Arcadiouse

Answer 4

This is my answer:

The word “mighty” has a strong connotation about Beowulf. This is a connotative word because it makes the reader suddenly feel as if the man is strong and brave. Without this word, or if another word was used, the feel of the story may not be as explicit or portray what the actual meaning is. From this excerpt, Beowulf is shown to be brave and widely honored

Answer 5

Good. I like your answer.

Answer 6

Thank you both =)

Answer 7

Make sure to put a period at the end xD

Answer 8

Haha will do