Question

Which response most accurately distinguishes between the denotative and connotative meanings of the word realist? The denotation of realist is “someone who understands the world accurately,” and the connotation is that she is reliable and effective. The denotation of realist is “someone who always keeps their promises,” and the connotation is that she has many inventive ideas. The denotation of realist is “someone who always keeps promises,” and the connotation is that she is not a hopeful person. The denotation of realist is “someone who understands the world accurately,” and the connotation is that she is ambitious and creative.

Answer 1

The denotion of realist is 'someone who understands the world accurately,' andthe connotation is that she is reliable and effective.

Step-by-step explanation:

The denotation of a word is the actual, dictionary defintion. A person who is a realist sees the world as it 'really' is.

The connotation of a word is the implication or what society feels the would means - usually with an emotional twist.

Answer 2

The denotation of realist is “someone who understands the world accurately,” and the connotation is that she is reliable and effective.

Step-by-step explanation:

The denotation of a word is the dictionary definition. It is the literal meaning of the word. The connotative meaning of a word is the feeling or idea it invokes that is different or more than its denotative meaning. It is the secondary meaning of the word. The word realist is defined as "someone who understands the world accurately". The person sees the world exactly for what it is. The connotative is that this person is reliable and effective. A realist is not usually considered ambitious and creative because they do not see the world in a way other than how it is.