Question

What’s the difference between decorative and connotative words? A.Denote are always negative connotative words are always positive b. Denote words suggest images connotative words have direct meaning c. Decorative words are usually nouns connotative words are usually verbs d. Decorative words have a direct meaning connotative words have additional suggested meanings

Answer 1

The correct answer is: d. Decorative words have a direct meaning; connotative words have additional suggested meanings.

Explanation:

• Decorative words (often referred to as denotative words) communicate their literal or primary meaning directly.
• Connotative words carry additional meanings, emotions, or associations beyond their literal definitions, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.