The word "endangered" in this paragraph has a denotative meaning. This means it refers to the literal definition of the word, indicating that the species mentioned (bull trout and meltwater stonefly) are at risk of extinction.
"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.
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What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph?
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positive connotative meaning
positive connotative meaning
negative connotative meaning
negative connotative meaning
denotative meaning
denotative meaning
figurative meaning
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