Question

which of these does not reflect what \connotation\ means?
the most literal meaning of a word
the way a word makes the reader/listener feel
the impact that a word has on the listener/reader
the emotional weight of a word

Explanation:

Connotation refers to the non-literal, emotional or associative meaning of a word that shapes how a listener/reader feels or is impacted. The literal meaning of a word is its denotation, not connotation.

Answer:

the most literal meaning of a word