What is the best definition of connotation?

A. the dictionary definition of a word

B. all of the intended meanings beyond the dictionary definition

C. the methods that linguists use to compare foreign languages

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Valencia

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30 December, 08:28

What is the best definition of connotation?

A. the dictionary definition of a word

B. all of the intended meanings beyond the dictionary definition

C. the methods that linguists use to compare foreign languages

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Ariana Walters · Answer 1

b

Explanation:

so connotation actually means the definition and all the feelings that the word invokes so all the meanings behind a word is what connotation is best used as

Baron Choi · Answer 2

Answer: B: All the intended meanings beyond the dictionary definition.

Explanation:

Connotation generally deals with the emotion hidden behind the use of the word, in other words - - not the dictionary definition of a word. C is just plain wrong.

What is the best definition of connotation?A. the dictionary definition of a wordB. all of the intended meanings beyond the dictionary definitionC. the methods that linguists use to compare foreign languages

What is the best definition of connotation?

A. the dictionary definition of a word

B. all of the intended meanings beyond the dictionary definition

C. the methods that linguists use to compare foreign languages