Write a paragraph of five or more sentences in which you explain how you used context clues and connotation to better understand words in the article. Include at least three instances in which you used context clues to understand specific words in the article. Explain how the context clues helped you understand each word's meaning.

Identify three words from the article that have a positive connotation. Briefly explain their connotations. Explain how knowing the connotation of these words influenced your interpretation of the article.