Question

word study connotation and denotation
the denotation of a word is its basic meaning. the connotation of a word refers to the positive or negative emotional meaning that the word conveys.
words can have the same denotation with different connotations. for example, the denotation of elegant and extravagant conveys a meaning of something that is attractive and expensive. however, the connotations are different. elegant suggests a positive meaning of \stylish,\ while extravagant suggests a negative meaning of \wasteful.\
a. directions: write the word that best completes the sentence. use a dictionary if necessary.

1. (slender, skinny)

a. paul is _____ and seems very healthy.
b. the dog was sickly and looked very _____.

1. (stubborn, determined)

a. when it comes to making a deal, youll find that johnny is _____ and unreasonable.
b. megan is _____ to become a veterinarian.
word study multiple - meaning words
many words in english have more than one meaning. the noun bill, for example, can mean \an amount that is due\ or \a ducks beak.\ you can use the context of a sentence or paragraph to determine what a multiple - meaning word represents.
example: while out at the ballgame, letisha got an autograph from the pitcher.
the word ballgame tells you that, in this sentence, the word pitcher means \the member of a baseball team who throws the ball to the catcher.\ here, pitcher does not mean \a container used to pour a drink.\
a. directions: read each sentence. then, underline the definition that best matches the use of the underlined word.

1. when darlene pulled out of the parking lot, there was a large volume of traffic on the road.

a. amount b. level of noise

1. while in paris, alicia visited the shopping quarter.

a. coin b. neighborhood

Explanation:

1. For "slender" and "skinny": "Slender" has a positive connotation, often associated with being gracefully thin and healthy, so "Paul is slender and seems very healthy." "Skinny" has a more negative connotation, often suggesting an unhealthy - thinness, so "The dog was sickly and looked very skinny."
2. For "stubborn" and "determined": "Stubborn" has a negative connotation, meaning being unreasonably set in one's ways, so "When it comes to making a deal, you'll find that Johnny is stubborn and unreasonable." "Determined" has a positive connotation, meaning having a strong will to achieve something, so "Megan is determined to become a veterinarian."
3. For "volume": In the context of traffic, "volume" means the amount of traffic, so the answer is A. amount.
4. For "quarter": In the context of visiting a shopping area in Paris, "quarter" means a neighborhood, so the answer is B. neighborhood.

Answer:

1. a. slender

b. skinny

1. a. stubborn

b. determined

1. A. amount
2. B. neighborhood