If you were going to cook up life on another world, Titan is the place to do it.

Question

If you were going to cook up life on another world, Titan is the place to do it.

Saturn’s largest moon is rich with carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen - elements required by all living organisms on Earth. It has two types of wet ingredients - an ocean of water underground and lakes of liquid methane on the surface. And it’s flush with energy - just one of those methane lakes could power every U.S. home for 300 years.
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Analyze the use of the word Titan in the passage. In 3–5 sentences, explain its denotation and connotation and tell why the name is appropriate for Saturn’s moon.

(4 points)

Answer 1

The word Titan in the passage refers to Saturn's largest moon. Denotatively, the word Titan simply means a person or thing of great size, strength, or significance. Connotatively, however, the word Titan carries the connotation of power, grandeur, and immensity. This name is appropriate for Saturn's moon because it accurately reflects its tremendous size, immense resources, and potential for supporting life. The use of the word Titan adds a sense of awe and majesty to the description of the moon, emphasizing its significance and potential for hosting life forms.