Question

Which description is appropriate for the term “connotation”

A. The definition of a word
B. The way a word is pronounced
C. The emotional associations of a word
D. The way a word has been used over time

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation: The emotional associations of a word

Answer 2

Answer: C. The emotional associations of a word.

A connotation refers to the emotional associations of a word. A connotation tends to be labelled as "positive" or "negative" depending on the feelings it creates in the mind of the listener. A connotation is additional to the word's literal meaning, which is known as denotation.