Drag each sentence to indicate whether the underlined word has a more negative or less negative connotation.(1 point)

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More Negative Connotation Less Negative Connotation

the candidate tried hard not to {vilify} or slander his opponent in the press
when the actor didnt mention his wife in his speech, everyone perceived it as a {slight}
the other guest 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

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Sure! Here’s how to categorize the underlined words based on their connotations:

More Negative Connotation:

  • the candidate tried hard not to {vilify} or slander his opponent in the press
  • the other guest 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

Less Negative Connotation:

  • when the actor didn't mention his wife in his speech, everyone perceived it as a {slight}
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