In the context of the paragraph, the word "endangered" has a denotative meaning. It refers to species that are at risk of extinction due to environmental changes, such as the decline of glaciers and the resulting impact on their habitats.
Feature "NASA Measures Death of Glaciers" by Catherine Woods 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. © NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. Question Use the article excerpt to answer the question. What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph? Responses denotative meaning denotative meaning - no response given figurative meaning figurative meaning - no response given negative connotative meaning negative connotative meaning - no response given positive connotative meaning positive connotative meaning - no response given Skip to navigation
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