Does the word "belongings" and "things" have different connotations? Why would the narrator use two separate words?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
No. "Belongings" and "things" in this context have the same connotation and can be used interchangeably. The narrator may have used both words so as not to sound repetitive. Ex: Grab your things. We're leaving. Ex: I need to get my belongings before I go.