Question

read the following passage from \through the tunnel\ \i want some swimming goggles,\ he panted, defiant and beseeching. she gave him a patient, inquisitive look as she said casually, \well, of course, darling.\ but now, now, now! he must have them this minute, and no other time. he nagged and pestered until she went with him. which choice best describes the denotative and connotative meanings of the words nagged and pestered in the passage? a the words do not have the same denotative meaning. b the words share a denotative meaning and have negative connotations. c the words share a denotative meaning and have positive connotations. d none of the above

Explanation:

Denotation is the literal meaning. "Nagged" and "pestered" both literally mean to repeatedly ask or bother someone. Connotation is the emotional - associated meaning. In the context, the boy's behavior of nagging and pestering is annoying, so they have negative connotations.

Answer:

B. The words share a denotative meaning and have negative connotations