In 1850, Glacier National Park had 150 living glaciers — that’s six times more than it has now. Since at least that time, glaciers there have been declining. But 50 years ago, the rate of decline jumped and the number of glaciers in the park took a nosedive. The situation has become increasingly bleak with time. The snow is melting faster, forcing bears and birds to adapt to new food patterns. Less snow through July and August means warmer waters, which hurts endangered species like the bull trout and the meltwater stonefly.
What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph?
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denotative meaning
denotative meaning
negative connotative meaning
negative connotative meaning
figurative meaning
figurative meaning
positive connotative meaning
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The type of meaning that the word "endangered" has in this paragraph is denotative meaning.
This is because "endangered" refers to species that are at risk of extinction, which is its literal definition. The context of the paragraph also supports this interpretation by discussing the impact of environmental changes on specific species.
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