Question

#4 in her editorial, merryman talks about recent increases in college students
arcissism\ and \entitlement\ and refers to trophies as \once rare things\ and \meaningless plastic and tin.\ explain how the connotations of these words help to convey her tone. (analyze)
#5 cite one vocabulary choice that you did not know from the editorial or a word choice that is persuasive and connotative in nature. give both the denotation and connotation of this word. (language)
word:
denotation:
connotation:

Explanation:

For #4, "narcissism" and "entitlement" have negative connotations, showing disapproval. "Meaningless" for trophies also conveys disdain. For #5, an example word's denotation is its literal meaning, and connotation is the associated feeling.

Answer:

#4: Her tone is negative and disapproving.
#5: (No word given, so can't answer fully. But concept - Word: e.g., "pretentious". Denotation: having an exaggerated sense of importance. Connotation: negative, showing arrogance.)