Question

which word from the first stanza of hughess \our land\ has a negative connotation? water cold soft

Explanation:

To determine the word with negative connotation, we analyze each option: "water" is neutral; "soft" often has positive associations (e.g., comfort); "cold" can imply harshness, unfriendliness, or unpleasantness, giving it a negative connotation in many contexts, including in poetry like Hughes's "Our Land".

Answer:

B. cold