Question

A) Drag each sentence to indicate whether the underlined word has a more negative or less
negative connotation. (1 point)
More Negative Connotation Less Negative Connotation
 The candidate tried hard not to vilify or slander his opponent in the press.
 When the actor didn’t mention his wife in his speech, everyone perceived it as a slight.
The other guests were uncomfortable when he tried to denigrate the host and call into question his
character.

 The awards committee snubbed the actor for his inflammatory remarks in the press.

Answer 1

Here’s how the sentences can be categorized based on the connotation of the underlined words:

**More Negative Connotation:**
- The other guests were uncomfortable when he tried to denigrate the host and call into question his character.
- The awards committee snubbed the actor for his inflammatory remarks in the press.
- When the actor didn’t mention his wife in his speech, everyone perceived it as a slight.

**Less Negative Connotation:**
- The candidate tried hard not to vilify or slander his opponent in the press.

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