Question

which statement best describes how the connotation of the word cheap affects the passages meaning?
sharon had gotten into the habit of buying designer sunglasses at the mall, but she was pretty careless and would usually lose or break them within a week. she thought it would be a good idea to buy some much less expensive ones, and they turned out to be pretty cheap, indeed.
a. the connotation suggests that the new glasses will break even more easily than the others.
b. the connotation reinforces the idea that sharon got a great deal on the sunglasses.
c. the connotation reveals that sharon has always been stingy with money.
d. the connotation indicates that sharon is much happier wearing designer sunglasses

Explanation:

The word "cheap" often connotes low - quality in addition to low - cost. Since Sharon is careless and loses or breaks sunglasses quickly, the connotation of "cheap" here implies that the new, less expensive sunglasses may be of poor quality and break more easily.

Answer:

A. The connotation suggests that the new glasses will break even more easily than the others.