Question

Read these lines from "My Father Is a Simple Man."

I can always
remember that here was a man
who was a worker and provider,
who learned the simple facts
in life and lived by them

Question
Which word best matches the connotative meaning of simple as it is used in these lines?
Responses

innocent and pure
innocent and pure

real and uncomplicated
real and uncomplicated

less sophisticated
less sophisticated

lacking intelligence

Answer 1

The word that best matches the connotative meaning of "simple" as it is used in these lines is "real and uncomplicated." The context suggests a person who embodies straightforward, fundamental values and a down-to-earth approach to life, rather than any notion of lacking intelligence or sophistication.