The question is what type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph and the correct answer is denotative meaning and I chose negative connotative meaning. When reviewing this question and how I got it wrong how do I explain what I've learned from the right answer versus my wrong answer a

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The denotative meaning of "endangered" refers to species at risk of extinction, focusing on its literal definition without any emotional associations. In contrast, I mistakenly chose the negative connotative meaning, which implies a broader emotional response but does not accurately capture the word's specific definition in the context of the paragraph.