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Analyzing Rhetorical Techniques in Machiavelli’s The Prince

Question 17 • ELA 10B - 2023

What is the definition of connotation?

Answer
A
Connotation is the emotion or idea that is associated with a word.
B
Connotation is the definition of a word that is found in the dictionary.
C
Connotation is the repeated use of a word in a passage for emphasis.
D
Connotation is the history of a word and its change over time.

Explanation

Connotation is the feeling, association, or idea a word suggests beyond its literal meaning. For example, “home” can suggest comfort and belonging. Choice A describes this emotional or associated meaning; a dictionary definition is a word’s denotation.

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