How can you use connotation and denotation in a definition paragraph to convey your ideas and attitudes clearly to your audience?

Denotation is the literal definition of the word, while
connotation is the social context of the word.  Using the contrast between denotation
and connotation can be a great way to convey certain attitudes and ideas.  For instance,
the word mother usually has a strong connotation.  Most people think of a mother as much
more than just a woman who has given birth to children.  You could use the connotation
of the word to stress the value of a mother or the positive feelings this word brings to
many of us.  You could also go against the usual connotation and say that a particular
mother was not much more than the denotation suggests.  The specifics of the comparison
and contrast will depend on the idea you are attempting to convey and the audience you
wish to convey it to.