The two pianists had a good marriage. They always were in a chord.
In one to two sentences interpret the figure of speech in the statement make sure to include the word or language being used in the figure of speech and explain the deeper meaning.
The figure of speech being used in this statement is a pun, as "chord" is being used in place of "accord." The deeper meaning behind this pun is that the two pianists had a harmonious and successful relationship, always working together in perfect harmony.
In one to two sentences explain how using the negative connotation of a word instead of the positive can impact a sentence
Using the negative connotation of a word instead of the positive can change the tone of a sentence and create a more cynical or critical atmosphere. This can influence how the reader interprets the message and may evoke a different emotional response.
