Question

denotation: the literal meaning of a word - can be found in the dictionary
connotation: the idea or feeling that a word invokes - the cultural, historical, or societal meaning of a word - contains tone/mood positive - a word with an uplifting tone or mood negative - a word with an unfavorable tone or mood neutral - a word that does not evoke a tone or mood
what type of connotation is the underlined word of the following passage from the great gatsby? \the most grotesque and fantastic conceits haunted him in his bed at night.\ neutral positive negative

Explanation:

The word "grotesque" implies something distorted, ugly, or out - landish, which evokes an unfavorable feeling. It has a negative connotation.

Answer:

C. negative