Connotations vs. Denotations Quick Check

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Question
Which of the following is the connotation of a word?(1 point)
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the way a word is pronounced
the way a word is pronounced

the context of a word
the context of a word

the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word

the feelings a word suggests
the feelings a word suggests
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1 answer

The correct response is:

the feelings a word suggests

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, in addition to its literal meaning (denotation).