Question

Question
What is the definition of connotation?
Responses

a. the author’s attitude toward events and characters
the author’s attitude toward events and characters - no response given

b. the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word - no response given

c. the atmosphere or emotional quality of a text
the atmosphere or emotional quality of a text - no response given

d. the associations attached to a word

Answer 1

The correct definition of connotation is:

d. the associations attached to a word