What is the difference in connotation between sons and children? Between teacher and professor? Do you think these distinctions are as significant as Cisneros seems to think they are? Explain.
Answer (1)
The words sons and children have different emotional and cultural implications, with sons emphasizing gender and familial bonds, while children is more inclusive. Similarly, teacher and professor signify different levels of education and authority, with the latter implying specialization and higher status in academia. Cisneros suggests that these distinctions matter in shaping identity and perception, reflecting the impact of language on our relationships. ;
